Valerie Bradford Graham

Valerie “Memaw” Graham, 61, of Pampa, entered into her heavenly home on August 6, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Zac Green, pastor at Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Valerie was born on June 18, 1965 in Amarillo to O.E. “Brad” and Betty Walker Bradford. She attended school in Pampa and graduated from Pampa High School in 1984. After graduating, Valerie went to work doing whatever she could to provide for her family. She worked on a farm, for a cellphone company, the elections department, and as a corrections officer. However, her favorite job was being a mother to her four children. Valerie lived in Colorado for several years before moving back to Pampa, but she always held a place in her heart for Colorado.

She started dating the love of her life, Ty Pierce, in 2010 and the two were later married on July 4, 2015. Together they enjoyed spending time camping and being outdoors. Valerie especially enjoyed going to Greenbelt Lake and Lake Silver Jack in Colorado. She loved shopping and had a knack for finding all sorts of treasures at secondhand stores. Valerie loved nothing more than spending time with her family and playing games with her grandchildren. Her family was the most important thing in her life. Valerie will be remembered as a loving mama, memaw, aunt, and friend.

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Brad and Betty Bradford; and her dear cousin and friend, Rebecca Vaughn.

She is survived by her husband, Ty Pierce of the home; four children, Kallie Graham of Pampa, Nik Graham and wife Heather of Grand Junction, Colorado, Charlee Graham of Canyon, and Makala Graham of Pampa; four grandchildren, Zoey Graham, Madilynn Graham, Vanessa Kime, and DJ Kime; two sisters, Tiffany Bradford and Amber Bradford; her cousin, Kim House; and all of her fur babies including the orange babies, Momo and Sylvester, and the pups, Mackie, Daisy, and Lil Bit.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105 or the Pampa Animal Welfare Shelter, PO Box 2095, Pampa, Texas, 79066.