Obituary of Linda Lee Graham

On the afternoon of September 12, 2015, Linda passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident in Colorado Springs. She was 67 years old.Linda was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 19, 1947. She was the youngest child of four, and the only daughter of Olie Butler and Daisy Eleanor Barry. She was married to Robert David Popa from 1965 to 1973. They had two sons together, Adam and Jim. Linda was later married to Alan Michael Graham from 1977 to 2001 and they have since remained close friends. Having been raised in the Detroit area, Linda ended up working as an executive secretary for Chrysler for a number of years. She was an excellent typist with a speed in excess of 130 wpm. In 1981, Linda and Alan moved the family to Colorado Springs. She then became a small business owner of Office Helper Secretarial Services which she has taken pride in operating for many years. One of Linda's most favorite activities was gambling in Cripple Creek with her friends. She was also very faithful in attending every one of her grandchildren's many activities. She was a talented pianist and square dancer.Linda is survived by: her sons, Adam (Sandy) Popa of Washington state, Jim (Dalene) Popa and grandchildren Hannah, Matthew of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brother, John (Julianna) Barry of Michigan, Alan Graham of Florida and many extended family members as well as her beloved dog, Pepper, with whom she was inseparable.Linda was preceded in death by: her parents, two brothers: Kenneth and Ronald and her granddaughter: Shauna.Linda was a big kid at heart with a contagious laugh and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.Visitation and Viewing, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, September 24, 2015 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Memorial Service, 5:00PM, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at The Springs Funeral Services. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Saturday, September 26, 2015 5:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855