Claudia Graham

Claudia M. Graham made her transition home from her path here on earth, March 14, 2017.

She was born Claudia M. Lindsey, daughter of the late Claude and Johnnie Mae Lindsey. She was the former wife of the late Clifton R. Gore, Sr.

Along with her parents and former husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George Lindsey, Percy Lindsey and Claude Lindsey; her sister, Mary J. Tate, grandsons; Clifton R. Gore, III and Dawayne Braxton; granddaughter, Gabrielle Gore and step-daughter, Mildred Graham.

Claudia was the Wife of David R. Graham; Mother of Clifton R. (Willie Ann) Gore, Jr., Derrick A. (Valerie) Gore, Linda (William) Braxton, all of Erie, PA, and Timothy C. (Kyria) Gore of Macomb, MI. She was the grandmother of twelve and great grandmother of eighteen. Claudia is further survived by her step-son, David Graham of Detroit, MI, an aunt, cousins, a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Claudia was a faithful member of First Good Samaritan AME Zion Church for over sixty years where she served and held various positions on boards and organizations. Trust and believe, this gentle, strong, wise and kind southern lady from Sandersville, MS, was well respected and well-known throughout the community for her grace, wisdom, and style.

Claudia shall truly be missed. She was a unique rare diamond that the Lord himself created. We say goodnight and we will miss the humor, style, kindness, and love she bestowed on anyone and everyone that crossed her path.

Friends may call at First Good Samaritan AME Zion Church, 3209 Pennsylvania Ave., Erie, PA, 16504 on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 5pm-7pm, and are invited to a service there on Saturday at noon. Burial will follow at Erie Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16502.