She was the widow of Michael Graham, Dean of Student Services at UAM College of Technology in McGehee and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dermott. She received her Master's Degree in Finance and Administration at SAU Tech. Heather was a very loving daughter, mother and friend. She had a big heart and was a giver, so loved by all she met. She was a very good cook and was an avid shopper. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Crystal Ray; and her grandfather, Charles Groleske.
Survivors include two daughters, Xianna Graham and Trinity Graham both of Monticello; her mother, Nancy Morgan of Monticello; two brothers, Christopher Morgan and wife Allison of Monticello and Shane Morgan and wife Rose of Wappappello, MO; her grandmother, Martha Groleske of Aurora, IL; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Strickland Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Repass will be held at UAM College of Technology at the McGehee Campus immediately following the funeral service. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(31)
La'Nysha Pitts
dermott, AR Sunday, September 4, 2016 God gained another angel.. Rip.. I known Heather for some years & she always kept a smile.. She never let her health get the best of her at UAM.Sherry Hudson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Prayers for the girls and family.Nancy Bates
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, July 31, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear of Heather's padding. She was a really beautiful and sweetheart if a woman's RIP Heather. Praying for your familyGloria Dobbs
Gould, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2016 To the family of Heather, I am so sorry for y'all loss. Heather was a great teacher, she was always encouraging us when we thought we couldn't comprehend how to do our work. Words cannot express how I feel learning of this sad news, so family have comfort in knowing that she was an angel to all she met, but God loves angels to, and again my deepest condolences to y'all.Mike & Carol Curtsinger
Star City, AR Friday, July 22, 2016 Sending Our Love and Prayers!Erin O'Neill
Prescott, AZ Thursday, July 21, 2016 You were a precious light to so many.Your sweet girls are blessed to have had such a great mom.Praying for God's peace and comfort.Deloris Cokeley
McGehee, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 Dearest Angel,Your spirit and presence will truely be missed. R.I.P.
Manda Leftwich-Tharp
McGehee, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 Rest in peace sweet heart.LaKeysha Lawson
Maumelle, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 Rest in love .. You will truly be missed !clayton wood
gould, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 she will be greatly missed. prayers to all the familyShawn L Brown
Tillar, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 Words can not convey, how we lost a wonderful and such a sweet spirited friend. God knows best and I thank Him for sharing Heather with us. Be strong young ladies and family for we shall meet her again. Love Ms.Shawn BrownLeslie Ward Garrison
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 21, 2016 Heather you were a beautiful person. You always had a smile on your face and I will miss you so much. I have wonderful childhood memories of you. Love you and know you are in a wonderful place.Linda Bayird
Dermott, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 As are many others, my heart is saddened . Your care and concern for your students will be missed. We love you Ms. Heather!! Our prayers are with your family.Tracy wood
Gould, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 On behalf of myself and my son Clayton Wood. We are deeply sorry . Ms. Heather was a wonderful person. Clayton graduated from UAM in May. Ms. Heather helped him in every way possible. She was always there for him know matter what he needed. He and his class mates loved her candy dish. She was a very special lady. Heaven has gain a beautiful angel. Prayers to all her family and friends.Carla & Joe Sullivan
Star City, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. Heather will truly be missed. Another angel has gone to heaven.Carla Mcfadden
Eudora, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Heather was always smiling and very nice. She will truelove be missed.Melisah Jordan
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 I cant believe you are gone. I know life was so difficult after Michael passed. You loved him so. You had so many responsibilities and were alone. I know it was a lot. You were stressed at times but you rose to the challenges. Almost as if the stress was your distraction. My wish is that Xianna and Trinity persevere and excel in life. That they may remember good days with fondness and bad days as lessons. They are such beautiful children. They will miss you every day, as will I.Becky Phillips
, TX Wednesday, July 20, 2016 I will miss you, sweet Heather. You had one of the kindest spirits I had ever encountered. I feel blessed to have known you for this too short time. Rest in the arms of God until we meet again. I love you and will pray for your sweet daughters!Terry Hunter
Warren, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Shane and family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask! Love to you all.Leonard and Terry Hunter
Jessica Phillips, Asher and Aden
Brittany Phillips, Olivia and Jarrett
Leigh Hunter, Jaedon, Samyia and Khloe
Jo Ann and Jada Trotter
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 May God continue to bless you Xianna and Trinity, I will forever keep you in my prayers.Jada
Terri Fleming
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Mrs. Heather was such a good teacher and friend to my daughter and for that alone I thank her. I am so saddened by this news for her daughters and family. I pray God will give you strength in this difficult time.ANDREA THOMAS
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 I REMEBER MS. HEATHER, ALWAYS WILLING TO GO OUT OF HER WAY TO HELP YOU ANY WAY SHE COULD, SHE HELPED MY DAUGHTER AND I AT UAM-CTM MCGEHEE AND ALWAYS ENCOURAGED US TO FURTHER OUR EDUCATION, REMEBER SEEING YOU RECENTLY AT MY DAUGHETER'S GRADUATION, YOU WERE FULL OF SMILES AS YOU CONGRATULATED EVERY GRADUATE, MS. HEATHER WAS WARM HEARTED, HAD A SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHT UP ANY ROOM, SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, SHE WAS A GREAT ASSET TO THE UAM-CTM MCGEHEE CAMPUS. RIP MS. HEATHER!Linda Thurman
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 The Family of Heather, I had the pleasure watching Heather grow up. She spent a many night with me. We played cards,talked about her and her family. I bought some of her pageant dresses and love watching her shine. She loved visiting us and we enjoyed having her. I want to thank Nancy for sharing her with me. She was part of her family. I will miss her beautiful smile and she was like my daughter. Prayers for all the family. God Bless each of you.Mandy morphis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Heather was a sweet soul. From childhood up she was kind and compassionate. She will be missedMelveta Henry
Tillar, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 My deepest condolences are sent to your 2 beautiful daughters, your family and friends. May God grant you all strength and peace during this difficult time. Heather had a beautiful spirit and will be missed greatly!Montanez Marks
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 To the family of Heather,you have my deepest condolences,and she touched so many of our lives,from Burlington's to being my instructor.She will be truly missed..Heaven has gained another angel.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 I was so shocked when I saw that Heather had passed. When I was enrolled in college, she and I worked together at Taco Bell. She was a very sweet person, and we had some good times working together. I am so sorry for your loss.Jackie
McGehee, AR Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Prayer for the family in your time of sorrow. Know that weeping may endure for a night , but joy cometh in the morning. Heather had a very sweet and beautiful spirit. She will be missed dearlySharon Donathan
McGehee, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 Xianna and Trinity, the two of you are in my prayers. Know that you were both loved so very much by your Mom and your Dad! It will hurt for a long time but stand tall for both of them, be your best for both of them and for yourselves! You know where Katelyn and I are if you should need us.Nicole knight
Monticello, AR Monday, July 18, 2016 To the family of Heather Groleske...I'm deeply saddened by the news of Heather's passing! She was a classmate of mine.....she had a good heart...and very good friend! Heather sure will be sorely missed everyday! She was an amazing mother to get children! I'm praying for your family and those sweet kids!Amy Lafever
, AR Sunday, July 17, 2016 Xianna,I am so sorry and saddened by the loss of your mom. I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Mrs. Flemister