1934 - 2022
Mrs. Mary ‘Stella’ Estella Ann Graham (nee Manuel) of Innisfail, Alberta, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 87 years.
Stella was a role model and was cherished by so many people that loved her. Stella was born in 1934, and raised in the Little Red Deer District, west of Innisfail, Alberta. She was the eldest daughter of Grace (nee Scarlett) and Raymond Manuel. Stella’s grandparents were part of the early pioneer families who homesteaded in the Little Red Deer District. Stella attended the Little Red Deer School and the Red Deer Composite High.
During her lifetime, she was an active member of many organizations, including being an original member of the Little Red Deer Dorcus Society. In her early years, Stella worked at the Royal Bank and Jacksons Pharmacy; she also worked as Chairperson for the Social Services Appeal Board in Red Deer for fourteen years. She loved her politics and was willing to share her opinion if asked. Stella was a wonderful cook and was often feeding the farm crew during silage and harvest season. There were many festivities hosted by Stella and visitors were always welcome at any time. She maintained close contact with family and friends throughout her life. Stella and Roy travelled many times to Mexico and Palm Springs and enjoyed a few months away each year from the Canadian winters.
Stella leaves to mourn her loving husband of forty-nine years, Roy, her daughter, Diane Lewis, her grandchildren, Randy (Janet) Lewis, Connie Lewis, Amber (Garett) Nafziger, Cody Lewis, Erin (Vince) Miller, Clinton Noyes and Sylvia Noyes, and her great grandchildren Erika, Nolan, Bennett, Slone, Treysen, Hayden, Mason, Dylan, Ian, and Kaydance. She will also be sadly missed by sister, Elizabeth (Edgar) Robinson, her daughter-in law, Barb Lewis, all of Innisfail, and her son-in-law, Jim Laverick of Spruce Grove; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Estella was predeceased by her first husband, Edward Lewis in 1967, her sons, Bill in 2015, Steven in 2002, Kevin in 1975, a daughter, Darlene 2006, and a son-in-law, Larry (Otto) Lehrman in 2020.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Innisfail United Church, 4720 – 48 Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta. If desired Memorial Donations in Stella’s honor may be made directly to the Central Alberta Burn Unit, 1403 - 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta. or Heart & Stroke Foundation 119 14 St NW, #100 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6
www.heartandstroke.ca/ Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
