Karen “Michelle” Graham

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Karen “Michelle” Graham, 68, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away June 22, 2023. She was born January 21, 1955, to Leon E. and Elizabeth J. Lepere. Michelle was a graduate of Warren Central High School and received her nursing degree from Anderson University. She married Richard L. Graham, August 4, 1979 and was a registered nurse with Community Hospital for 40 years, retiring in 2021.

Michelle was a 40-year member of Southport United Methodist Church and a 25-year member of Kappa Kappa Sigma Philanthropic Sorority. She loved scrapbooking and reading, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and watching them at their sporting events. They will miss seeing her there. Michelle, we love you so much and will miss you every day.

Michelle is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Rick Graham; children, Angela Wilmoth (Gary) and Christopher Graham; grandchildren, Kennedy, Savannah and Mackenzie Wilmoth; mother, Liz Lepere; sister, Brenda Cento; and brother, Derek Lepere. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Leon Lepere; and sister, Shari Lepere.

Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult, graduate, and online programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.