Laurie Melissa Graham was born December 5, 1985, to parents Charlene Charles and Lucian Benjamin in St. Johns, Antigua.

She moved to Florida at a young age and lived with her grandmother. She attained her education from the local schools. Throughout her life, she had several jobs and occupations, her last being a hairstylist.

In June 2022, she married Travis Keith. Although their time together was brief, they had love for each other until they were departed by death.

Laurie was a child of God. She was a former member of New Life Tabernacle. At the time of her passing, she was a member of Trinity P.B. Church under the leadership of Elder Eric Moody.

On November 5, 2023, after a brief and sudden illness, God called Laurie home. She is preceded in death by her grandmother: Rachel Christian and her daughter, Anasia Graham.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Travis Keith; three children: Azahria, Sariah and Amari; parents: Charlene Charles and Lucian Benjamin; siblings: Orson, Kimberly, Karian, Karissa, Olicia, Oneita and NiJarriah; her beloved: uncles, her Godparent: Joylelyn Carpenter and Elder Frederick and Theresa Brown, and God brother: Nicholas Dozier and a host of relatives and friends.

Ms. Graham of Lakeland transitioned Sunday, November 5, 2023. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church - 1640 Mt Carmel Church Road, Mulberry, Florida 33860 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow.