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Obituary For Paula Miller Graham

Mrs. Paula Miller Graham, 59, of Dale City, VA, died August 18, 2023. Public viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2023 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Mary D. Perry Chapel of Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC with family visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 12 :00 p.m. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, Martinsville, VA.

Livestream will be available on Perry Spencer Funeral Home Facebook Account……….

Paula Yvette Miller Graham, beloved Math Teacher at C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, VA, departed this life August 18, 2023. Paula was born in Dover, DE, the youngest of four children. She attended George Washington Carver High School, Fieldale, VA. She received a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, a master’s degree from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Paula was a devoted wife and loving mother. She and her husband were true soul mates for 22 years ---- Paula loved Lance. She was an exceptional Math teacher, and her students loved her dearly. Many of her students returned to her classroom to sincerely thank her for her tough love, as she inspired each of them to be their authentic selves and to reach their respective goals. Paula had the biggest heart and touched everyone with her huge smile. Her sense of humor and quick wit kept those who knew her in stitches. She loved to laugh and to make everyone around her happy. She and Lance enjoyed entertaining friends and family. Paula’s main goal in life was “The Education of Marcus Graham.” She was determined to get her son through college.

She was preceded in death by her father, the late Howard Irvin Miller and her mother, the late Shirley Tatum Miller.

Paula leaves to mourn her loss: her husband Lance Alan Graham, son Marcus Alan Graham, brothers Gregory Miller and Anthony Miller, sister; Marcia Miller Brookins (Michael), sisters-in-law Linda Graham and Shelley Graham, nieces Heather Graham and Chanel Graham, great niece Gabrielle Graham; Bonus nieces Lauren Brookins and Leslie Brookins Jones (Curtis); Bonus nephew Jarryd Brookins, loving cousins, extended family and friends.

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Paula was a light to others. She lifted the spirits of those around her without even trying, it came naturally. I am so grateful that I was able to have been Paula's co-teacher for years and friend beyond the classroom. Paula was a fantastic teacher who listened to her students, because she cared. They loved "Mrs. Graham". Her true loves were Lance and Marcus. May God bless and comfort you two now and always. Takeya Markiewicz

I had the pleasure of getting to know Paula as a colleague, parent of a student, and a friend. As one of the first teachers to reach out and welcome me to Hylton, she was always so kind, funny, and caring. I loved talking with her, sometimes for hours - especially that virtual year. Her kind spirit is mirrored in Marcus and I am so blessed to have had her in my life - even if only for a few short years. You will be missed forever - my thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn the loss of such an amazing soul. ❤️
Christy Genova

My prayers and deepest sympathies to Paula's family and friends. To Marcus and Lance I ask for the peace of God rest on you today and the days to come. To know Paula was to love her and she will be missed! ~ Sending love and prayers~ Kathy Thornton

From the first day we met, a bond was made between Paula and I. We had so much in common, eventhough I was 11 years older. WE had a friendship that stood the test of time, differences, and love that lasted beyond our 20 physical years. Our love was as strong as real sisters. That love will never die, it lives on in Lance, Marcus,Marsha, Greg, and the rest if the family. My love, heart, and tears are for the family of MY BEST FRIEND. May Paula sleep on until the Resurrection. Phyllis, Erica, Antonia, John, Emani Bring

So sad to hear the news of Paula's passing. I was able to witness firsthand the extraordinary love that she had for Marcus, and the hundreds of students she worked with, and cared for, on a daily basis. I'm sure her wonderful sense of humor, combined with her "tough love", truly had, and will continue to have, an enormous positive impact on those she worked with. She will be greatly missed, but oh so fondly remembered, by all her knew her. Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob Anastasio

We send our condolences to Lance, Marcus, and the rest of her family. We are thinking of Paula today - her smile, spirit, and Love for family, students, friends and colleagues. She will be greatly missed. May peace be with you. Chuck and Dawn

Behalf of BCAA Sending words of sympathy and comfort for a very difficult time.

Ms. Graham you will truly be missed. You were more than a teacher to me and my siblings. To Marcus and your husband my family pray that you both find peace and comfort knowing that she touched so many of us.
Nigel Cupid, Nathaniel Cupid, Nyla Cupid and Kenneth Thompkins ❤️❤️

Sending my sincere condolences on your loss. Praying for the family during this very difficult time. Paula was an amazing teacher and friend to my family . She will truly be missed.❤️

Sending you prayers of comfort Amanda Jordan

My condolences to the family of my dear friend Paula. I will miss our daily texts and calls, your laughter and your beautiful smile. Rest in paradise ❤️

Sending my sincere condolences to her family. Praying for the family during this difficult time. Her smile was contagious. Paula you will be missed. - Sri(Hylton)

Mrs. Graham was always cheerful and greeted me in the hallways. Being around her lifted my day. --M. Kim, colleague

Sending my sincere condolences on your loss. Praying for the family during this very difficult time. Paula was an amazing woman and I know she will truly be missed.