Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Graham Chatterjee, born 28 April 1942 in Corsicana, Texas to Edward Eugene Graham and Cynthia Ann Taylor Graham, left our world 6 April 2021 in Dallas, Texas.
She was preceded by both her parents, two of her brothers, Rob and George Graham, and her beloved grandmother Robert "Nannie" Taylor.
Liz is survived by her loving husband Kallol "Kal" Chatterjee of Dallas, her daughter Margaret Rebecca "Becky" Cole McClary of Dallas, step-children Rohit and wife Mona Chatterjee, their son Varun and daughter Gina Maya Iyer and husband Ram, and their children Raghav and Tara all of India, sister Rebecca "Becky" Graham Lawless and husband Hal Lawless of Corsicana and brother David Graham of Santa Cruz, California, grandchildren Jacqualine Michelle "Jackie" Boyd and husband Timothy Mercer, Michael Graham Boyd and wife Dulce Boyd and Mollie Beth Boyd and husband Shimar Griffin, and three great-grandchildren Eli Luders, Peyton Bolel and Eli Griffin and extended nieces, nephews, and many, many friends who miss her greatly. Her four animal companions, Noel, Sheba, Tojo and Bella will look for her every day.
After graduating in 1960 from Corsicana High, Liz graduated from Texas University with a degree in English Literature and took a job with Republic National Bank in Dallas, rising to the position of Vice President. She left Republic to start her own very successful consulting company, advising companies in many parts of the world as well as the U.S. She was named one of the Top Ten Experts in her field in the world.
Liz was very spiritual, practicing Buddhism in her life and well-remembered for her compassion and sense of social justice.
Her Easter gatherings continued a family tradition which spanned four generations.
Her ashes will join those of her two brothers in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
OBITUARY PUBLISHED 23 APRIL IN THE CORSICANA DAILY SUN:
Arrived - April 28, 1942 in Corsicana, TX
Departed - April 6, 2021 in Dallas, TX
She is preceded in death by her parents Edward Eugene Graham and Cynthia Ann Taylor Graham, cherished Brothers Robert Edward Graham and George Frederick Graham, grandfather Fred Taylor and beloved grandmother Robert "Nannie" Taylor, great aunt Mollie Blackmon, grandparents Lula Vivian Wigley Graham and George Edward Graham Jr., uncle John Taylor Sr., uncle Don Carter, aunt Vivian Graham Green and uncle Darwin Green, cousin Darelle Sheets and step- mother Dorothy O' Connell.
Elizabeth is survived by her beloved husband Kallol Chatterjee, daughter Margaret Rebecca McClary, daughter Gina Maya Iyer and husband Ram, and son Rohit Chatterjee and wife Mona. Grandchildren Jacqualine Boyd and husband Timothy Mercer, Michael Graham Boyd and wife Dulce, Mollie Beth Griffin and husband Shimar, Raghav and Tara Iyer and Varun Chatterjee. Great-Grandchildren Elijah Lueders, Peyton Volel and Elijah Griffin. Sister Rebecca Graham Lawless and husband Hal of Corsicana and brother David Graham of Santa Cruz, CA. Nieces Lacy Patterson Smyth and husband Brady of Pearland, Erika Taylor Jolley and husband Leo of Tucson, Az. Nephews John Sparks and wife Paula of Knoxville, Tn., Christopher Landrum and wife Cheryl of Whitney, and Joe Sparks and wife Amy of Fayateville, NC. Cousins Aime and husband Mark Laskowski of The Woodlands, John Taylor Jr. and wife Belinda of Corsicana, Margo Walsh and husband Ken of Grandbury, Danny Atkinson and wife Diane of Seattle, Wa., Barbara and Brock Borah of Burbank, Ca., step- mother Joyce Graham of Corsicana and step- father Bryan O' Connell of Denton.
Upon graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas Liz began her professional career with Republic National Bank of Dallas, rising to the position of Vice President. After leaving the bank she launched a very successful consulting company wherein she specialized in due- from banking relationships in bank mergers in the U.S. and Scotland. She was considered in her field to be one of the Top 10 experts in the world.
Liz loved to read all kinds of literature, but especially the works of Southern authors, and Eudora Welty's short stories and Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' were among her favorites. She loved the morning paper and the crossword puzzle was never left incomplete. She was also an avid gardener and an accomplished cook, and was equally at home preparing a down- home Southern meal or a multi- course Indian feast.
She enjoyed attending her Corsicana High School "Senior '60" Class Reunions, maintained many close friendships with her Corsicana schoolmates and will be sorely missed by them all, especially life- long friend Dianne West Short.
She was a devoted genealogist and contributed a lasting legacy of knowledge for generations to come. She was a passionate lover of animals and her fur babies, Noel, Sheba, Tojo and Bella are wondering what happened.
Yearly Easter gatherings at her home in Dallas began a family tradition which spanned five generations. Liz loved providing this gift of fellowship for her family, friends and neighbors, who could always look forward to a scrumptious meal and a large Easter- egg hunt for the children. These gatherings will continue in years to come as a celebration of her love for family and friends.
Elizabeth was a deeply spiritual person; her beliefs were inclusive and borrowed from most of the world's great religions, but her core beliefs centered on the Buddhist traditions. She had an overwhelming compassion for others and a strong sense of social justice.
Her loved ones grieve her passing but know she's now in good company.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Humane Society of Navarro County
PO Box 1734
Corsicana, TX 75151
(903) 875-1060
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Interested parties may inquire at
[email protected]
Published on April 23, 2021