Kimberly Ann Graham

Kimberly Ann Graham (née Bothe), born on September 23, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family and adoring friends.

Known for her incredible laughter and her love of flowers, shopping, pool days, and lemon drop martinis, Kim was a bright light to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She loved her family dearly and treasured the close friendships she formed throughout her beautiful life.

She dedicated many years to her career, starting with a long and impactful tenure at McGraw Hill, later retiring after seven years with Atricure. Her professional journey was marked by her incredible work ethic and the development of friendships along the way.

Her heart was full of joy for the simple pleasures of life—she loved the beach, pool parties, annual trips with her dearest friends, and above all, the laughter and smiling faces of her daughters and five grandchildren.

Some of her most cherished memories include Cheesecake Factory dates with her girls, visits to Oliver Winery, weekly dinner dates with friends and the many holidays spent laughing and cooking in the kitchen alongside her sisters.

Despite facing immense challenges later in life, Kim exhibited incredible strength and courage as she journeyed through a bone marrow transplant, recovery, and ultimately, returning home to Heaven after a rare complication. She endured so much with resilience and grace that inspired everyone who knew her. Her family is indebted to her incredible care team at Jewish Hospital – Blood Cancer Center.

Kimberly’s proudest accomplishments were her two beloved daughters, Julie (Orry) Bettker and Stephanie (Peter) Coffaro, and her cherished grandchildren: Avery, Piper, Ellie, Jenna, and Jeffrey. The joy they brought to her life was immeasurable and remains her enduring legacy.

She is lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of nearly 48 years, Steven Graham; her sisters, Jennifer (Timothy) Graham and Christine (Jody) Hampton; her brother, Stephen (Marilyn) Bothe; dear friends Lisa Wright, Jan Trauth, and all the Gatlinburg girls; her eleven nieces and nephews, and many other friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Lauretta Ann Bothe as well as her family and friends that have gone before her.

A visitation to celebrate Kim’s amazing life will be held on June 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hodapp Funeral Homes - West Chester, located at 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069.

This gathering will offer friends and family the opportunity to honor her extraordinary life, share stories, and find comfort in one another’s presence.

Kim touched the hearts of all who knew her with her generous spirit and unwavering love. Though she has left this world leaving an incredible void, the warmth of her presence and the beauty of her soul will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to walk beside her.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to:

Ben Jackson Fund (goes to the Blood Cancer Center)
Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation
Attn: Laura Proto
4600 McAuley Place, Suite 100
Blue Ash, OH 45242-4769

Contributions can be made online. Please direct your gift to Other Programs, and enter the information listed above. 
Thank you so very much.