Photo courtesy of Hartman-Jones Funeral Home - McComb
McComb, Mississippi
Jan 24, 1926 – Apr 18, 2011 (Age 85)
Grace E. Easley, 83, a resident of McComb, died April 18, 2011 at Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Care in McComb. She was born January 24, 1928 in McComb, MS. She was the daughter of the late Earl Bickham and Lottie Allred Easley. She was retired from Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center where she was the front desk greeter for many years. She was a member of St. Alphonsus and St. Teresa Catholic churches. Mrs. Easley was a polished poet having many of her poems published in the Silesians collections and many other books. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Ann Lopiccolo Vaccaro; two grandchildren, and their spouses, Angela and Todd Babin and Shelli and Emile Vaccaro; two great-granddaughters, Alexandra Babin and Amanda Babin and a half brother, Jimmy Higgs. Visitation is Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church from 11AM until funeral mass at 1PM with Father Brian Kaskie officiating. Burial will be in Chatawa cemetery. Pallbearers will be Loyd Young, Norman Price, Jason Iupe, Daniel Bacot and the Knights of Columbus.
She is my favorite author! I love all of her works that I have read. She will always be in my heart. May she rest in peace and my condolences to her family. God bless
Londa Haynes
July 03, 2022 | Friend
She is my favorite author! I love all of her works that I have read. She will always be in my heart. May she rest in peace and my condolences to her family. God bless
Londa Haynes
July 03, 2022 | Friend
Mrs. Easley's poem 'Heliotropium' was the first poem I memorized in the beginning of my journey with Him. Recently, I ransacked my house looking for it. I found it and once again, I read it every single morning as I sit in HIs Presence. Mrs. Easley is absent from the body now - and present with the Lord. She was a Godsend.
Lorena Johnson
May 25, 2019 | Jefferson, NH | Acquaintance
She was a great writer and I really love her poems... Especially the one entitled "Looking Back". It gave me so much memories of my childhood, happiest parts of my life and everything both sweet-bitter memories. Your in the hands of our Almighty, Rest in peace my most beloved poet...
Jun Baronda
April 19, 2019
I wrote Ms. Easley in 1996 thanking her fir the wonderful messages she delivered in her poems. She wrote me back to thank me & gave me more words of inspiration. I still read from those little books passed down to me from my Mom & Dad. I always am guided to her poems, without seeing who wrote it, before I get to the author. Just found that note she sent & had to find out more. I am so sorry for her passing but continue to read Ms. Easley's poems as often as I can. GOD BLESS, sincerly Carol J....
Carol Lovell
October 15, 2016 | Auburn, NY | Neighbor
For many years I donated to the Salesians and I looked forward to receiving the little inspirational books they published. My favorite poet in those booklets was Grace Easley and I would go through the booklet to find and read her poems first. They were truly beautiful and her writing was a gift from God. Moving several times, It's been a few years since I had any of the booklets but for some reason, I started thinking about her and her poems today and decided to do a search on the...
Christina Tritch
June 19, 2016 | Auburn, IN
My mom loved Mrs. Easley's poems. She lived in McAdenville, NC. Her favorite poem was "But Not Today!" Great poem. May God be with your memories of this great lady.
D. Timothy Whitworth
September 29, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Mrs.Grace was a very sweet lady, she always had a smile and friendly word for everyone. I always enjoyed our little talks. She will be sadly missed.
Lea Williams
April 20, 2011 | SWRMC, McComb MS.
