A fantastic mother and role model, who will be greatly missed by her family

To my sister-in-law Mervia whom I’ve known for close to fifty years. A dedicated Mother and Grandmother and a woman who was also God fearing and full of principles and qualities. You tried to see the best in every individual whether they deserved it or not. You fought a good fight, stronger than you I’ve yet to see. Fly high with ancestors GNBNF 🙏...more

You will be missed. Love Dorne & Paul

R.I.P to an amazing woman, who was so honest and so kind💗. Aunty Mervia you were so loving and always so welcoming whenever me, my siblings and my boyfriend were around you, thank you for being my aunty and thank you for being you. Love you forever, Safiya, Corey, Caljah, Dakarai and Malique💗.

I have many memories of you Aunty Mervia over the past 35+ years, from Wembley to Harrow to Jamaica. As kids, me and Gary were always giving you talking when we got together - boys will be boys! My most recent memory of you was (in July) only 3 weeks before you made your journey to heaven. By chance, I brought you a meal and I will never forget tha...more

Mervia Graham was not only a boss but a good friend, she is such a kind, loving, caring,a good listener and a God fearing person. There was not a sad or dark days around her, I still can't believe that she is gone. She is going to be greatly missed, memories of her will lives on forever in my heart ❤️. SIP

Mummy your legacy of faithfulness to God, commitment to others, lives on in all those you have left behind. The angels in Heaven have welcomed back one of their own. Rest in peace mama 💔 😢 🙏

Dear, Grandma Mervia I hope you are resting easy and watching down on all of us who are mourning, celebrating and rejoicing your life. I hope you will guide me in the next upcoming months, years and decades that i am alive. You taught me so much from me being a little girl till now and i will demonstrate all the lessons that you’ve taught me throu...more

Auntie Mervia So many memories from Jackie’s birthday parties in her pink frilly dresses with you encouraging her to take centre stage and shine bright ….. your days as a pioneer of Barclays Bank, hard working and determined to set good examples and pave the way for your children…..striving to build businesses and usher others into their purpose…....more

My very dear friend Mervia words cannot describe the loss I feel saying farewell to you. I will miss you, however I do know that you are in a better place and I know that you are happy, and no more pain. Gone too soon but never will be forgotten. I will always have you in my memory and I know that God have you in his keeping. Our friendship was ...more

I am sad to only have only known you for a short while, but it was a privilege. We had a bond from the first meeting to the last. Your spiritual light, kind heart and humour shone through and I instantly felt at home in your company Rest in perfect peace Mrs Graham and will pick up again on the other side ❤️

My fondest memories were when Mervia came from Jamaica to be with Larry. We spent a lot time together. It was so exciting for me when she was planning her wedding. I enjoyed the years with Mervia when Jackie was born as I was an essential part of her life. I loved going up to North London with her to visit her sister Jane. Mervia was loved and will...more

My dear friend, Mervia . Although you are no longer here you will always remain ever near. Your memories are treasured within my heart. I remember you with warmest thoughts and fondest memories. You were one in a million, a unique friend I cared for so dearly. I will always cherish my memories of you, for though you maybe out of sight you wil...more

I remember when Mervia first came to England I was very young. I have lots of memories of Mervia especially the fact that she introduced me to hot bread and condensed milk. I have so much more memories of her but what stands out for me was her work ethic, her strength was like no other, she was a true lioness. Mervia you fought a good fight! One t...more

Before I saw you, I saw your big beautiful smile. That smile that was so warm, so welcoming, so safe. Such a beautiful soul. You truly were one of Gods angels on earth. Thank you for everything you have done. Your memory will live on forever. We will do everything we can to look after those you care about most. Rest in enteral peace mummy Mervia....more

Sleep well special lady with the blessed heart. Always remembered. ❤️

It is with immense sadness that I am paying tribute to my high school classmate and dear friend, Mervia. After leaving high school, we pursued our separate goals. However, we were always in touch with each other and occasionally spent time together. There were always lots of memories to share. Her daughter, Jackie, and my daughter went to boardin...more

Mervia was the first manager of the new Selly Oak MHA Live at Home scheme, beginning in a snowy January in 2013, when there were still a great number of “teething problems” to be overcome. It took more time than we expected to install telephone and broadband lines in the office, which must have tried Mervia’s patience! But she continued with “gr...more

Mervia affectionately nicknamed "Ms Mervz" has always been a mainstay in my adult life as she would frequent our family home to come and see my mother Charol. And in doing so I was always entertained with stories told with so much animation and humour. Ms Mervz used to love her dominos and round the table the humour and laughter would continue. Iv...more

I received the news of your transition with deep shock, it took a while for me to break the news to Mummy. Although I had not seen Aunty Mervia for some time, as I moved out of the U.K, how could I forget her. She gave the warmest hugs and was very much a great part of my fond childhood memories. I know she made heaven, because she was an angel on ...more

Sadly although you are no longer here somehow you remain ever near . You will always be close to our hearts . Hasmukh and Anjana

It was nice knowing you Ma. You will be missed by all of us. You have gone to a better place. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🏽 in Jesus mighty name . Amen 🙏🏽 @LOLA 's " HAIR CONTROL LTD"

Aunt Merva you have been a wonderful aunt and a great mother with two Beautiful Kids Jackie and Gary. I can see your smiling face every day , you are always smiling .God will sure to enjoy your smile. May your soul Rest In Peace.

G.M Jackie Gary and family .sad loss of your dear mother . remember the first time we met. Stay strong ken is in Jamaica .wish I could make it to the service rest in peace merva joy and ken peters 💐🙏

Good day dear Jackie Gary sorry for your loss . very sad loss .and to all your family and friends.just stay strong.ken is in Jamaica .I am here in UK but unable to attend love auntie joy uncle Ken

yesterday, today and tomorrow yesterday I felt okay I smiled when I thought of you I remembered the happy times and the funny things you'd do and say but today I feel very sad I think of you and cry. I'm missing you so very much and still asking God why ? I don't know what will happen when I face your home and you're not there will I cry or wil...more

Sleep In Eternal Peace Mervia, you were a sweet soul. I will also remember how you welcomed me in your home when I visited England. Take your rest my friend