Emma Jean Graham

Emma Jean Graham was born on August 31, 1925, in Cooke County, Texas to Joseph and Clestie Cross. She left us here on this earth to be with our Lord in Heaven on August 21, 2026, at the age of 100 - (10 days from her 101st birthday).
On September 26, 1942, Emma married the love of her life, Berl Graham. They were married 52 years when Berl passed away in September of 1995.
Together they raised four children Wanda, Eddie, Dianne and Sharon. Emma spent most of her time as a homemaker and assisted Berl with their Graham Floors Carpet and Tile store. After retirement they moved from Sapulpa to Eufaula Lake. There she found her passion for quilting. She spent endless hours in her sewing room and with the local quilt guild. After Berl's passing, she moved to Kellyville, OK to be near family. She quickly resumed her membership with the Lee and Walnut Church of Christ in Sapulpa. She also spent time with the local 4H teaching sewing to the youth, the OHCE Tibbens Group and The Scrap Happy Quilters. She made many lifelong friends through these associations.
Emma was a very talented seamstress and a perfectionist at all she set out to do. She made most of her daughters clothes as they were growing up. She crocheted, painted, and baked the most amazing fried pies and cobblers. The quilts that she created through the years were shear perfection. She won multiple awards and was so very competitive. She loved showing her friends her entries in the quilt shows and fairs. There was nothing she couldn't do.
In recent years she had much joy from watching the OKC Thunder basketball games and watching them win a championship. We will always remember her asking "Is there a game tonight?" and seeing her smile when they won.
Emma is survived by her children Edmond Graham (Pam) of Sapulpa, Dianne Cantrell (Marshall) of Owasso and Sharon Cervantez (Robert) of Kellyville.
Grandchildren, Jim Wilkerson of Claremore, Randy Wilkerson (Veronica), of Claremore, Jeff Wilkerson (Jennifer) of Sapulpa, Bruce Wilkerson (Lisa) of Claremore, Darrin Graham (Tracy) of Collinsville, Kristie Smith (Steve) of Nazareth, PA, Brandon Dossey (Mercedes) of Glenpool, and Garrett Stanley of Palm Harbor, FL. 20 Great Grandchildren and 17 Great - Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Clestie Cross. Six brothers, George, J.C., Odene, James, Joe and Jerry Don Cross. One sister Jorene (Jody) Wooten.
Husband Berl Graham in 1995, Grandson Jeremiah Adkison in 2004, and Daughter Wanda Wilkerson in 2023.
We all have amazing memories, but the one thing heard over and over was her sweet smile and kindness. Emma will be greatly missed by her family and dear friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Aug 28 from 2:00 PM at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel - Sapulpa 400 E. Teel Road, Sapulpa
Visitation Viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel-Sapulpa 400 E. Teel Road, Sapulpa
Arrangements are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.