Marie is the coordinator of the After Care Program for Graham Funeral Home. A native of Elizabeth City, NC, Marie earned an associate degree at the College of the Albemarle and graduated from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. In addition to her experience of ministering to bereaved families since 1975 as the co-owner of Graham Funeral Home, she has completed the National Professional Certification Program as a Bereavement Facilitator with the American Academy of Bereavement. Her aftercare work includes assisting families with Social Security, Veteran's, and Insurance benefits as well as follow-up contacts of encouragement and other bereavement care which is a vital part of our aftercare ministry. Mrs. Smith is a member of Kempsville Baptist Church (www.kempsvillebaptist.com) and an active member and past International Officer of the Auxiliary of Gideons International (www.gideons.org). Call her at (757) 382-7747.
