Lillian Violet Socha Graham, 94, of Bay City passed away March 7, 2014. She was born March 5, 1920 in Sargent, Texas to the late Adolph Socha and Beatrice Chambliss Socha. Lillian was a self-employed entrepreneur all of her life. In the early years, she farmed cotton and corn and then later, grass, pecans, and crabbing along with managing Sargent Grocery Store.

She was preceded in death by her son Earl Dwayne Graham. Survivors include daughter Ann Graham of San Antonio; son Alton Gary Graham (Barbara) of Van Vleck; grandchildren Jason Graham of Bay City, Joanna Holt (Phil) of Van Vleck, Jessica Graham of Sargent and Justin Graham (Sarabeth) of Fort Worth; great grandchildren Brandon Holt, Kasie Gee, Kara Graham & Colt Graham and great-great grandchild Kasen Gee.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 2PM until 4PM Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 10, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Staub officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Graham, Dustin Gee, Jessica Graham, Phil Holt, Brandon Holt and Justin Graham.