‘Forever grateful’: 7 notable mothers of Christian history
Morrow Coffey Graham
Morrow Coffey Graham was the mother of the famous evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham and grandmother of the Rev. Franklin Graham, head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
In May 2018, BGEA compiled a list of seven “life lessons” that Billy Graham recounted as having learned from his mother, Morrow, who died in 1981.
These included “There Is Dignity in Hard Work,” “A Mother’s Prayers Are Powerful,” “Spend Time in God’s Word Every Day,” “Start Reading at a Young Age,” “Marriage Is Worth Fighting For,” “Even the Best Parents Make Mistakes,” and “Finish Well.”
“Although the testimony of my mother’s life helped mold me and taught me how to live, the testimony of her last years and her death gave me insight into how to die,” wrote Billy Graham, as quoted by BGEA.
“When word came, I wept and yet rejoiced at the same time. Of all the people I have ever known, she had the greatest influence on me. I am sure one reason that the Lord has directed and safeguarded me, as well as Ruth and the children, through the years was the prayers of my mother and father.”
