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Shirley Grace Obituary

Shirley A. Grace, 85, of Washington, formerly of Northgate Apartments, Shannon Avenue, and Erie, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2014, in Evergreen Assisted Living, Washington.
She was born August 20, 1929, in Washington, a daughter of the late Wallie and Pearl Cole Jefferson.
Mrs. Grace was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Washington. She was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School, a 1951 graduate of Bellvue School of Nursing in New York and a 1971 graduate of Edinboro University.
She was employed as a registered nurse at Hamot and St. Vincent hospitals, Erie, and was also employed as a school nurse in Erie. Upon her return to Washington, she was employed by Canonsburg Hospital.
Mrs. Grace loved to travel and enjoyed volunteer work and helping out at Citizens Library.
She was formerly married to Willie Grace, who died in 2006.
Surviving are two sons, Gregory (Elizabeth) Grace of Pittsburgh and Darryl (Patricia) Grace of Erie; four grandchildren, Stephen, Sydney, Darryl Jr. and Monica; four great-grandchildren, Kameron, Gavin, Jazmine and Briyanna; and several nieces and a nephew.
Deceased are four sisters, Vennetta Carter, Madelyn Thomas, Lois I. Jefferson and Althea J. Williams.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of a homegoing service, Friday, September 19, in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at Eas Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. The Rev. Arthur E. Doctor Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on Sep. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Grace

7 Entries

Sister Susan Herzing

September 19, 2014

Dear Greg and Darryl,
What a wonderful picture of your Mother! Please be assured of my prayers for you and your families - there's nothing like a Mother/grandmother! She always had your best interest at heart - started you out on the right path. I'm sure you "did her proud."

Deborah Catlin Lockett

September 18, 2014

Prayers for Ms Jefferson, she was so nice to me when I was younger, R.W.G.

September 18, 2014

Dear Darryl and Gregory,
My prayers for your Mother and my sympathy to you.
Your old friend,
Sister Mary Thomas

Julie Kiehl

September 18, 2014

Dear Darryl & family,

I hope these words can bring you some comfort.

Julie & Ed Kiehl

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say…
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there are no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon & night.
That day that I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up & hugged me & He said, “I welcome you.”

“It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help out mortal man.”

God gave me a list of things that he wished me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch & care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God & I are closest to you…in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years,
Because you are human, they are bound to bring you to tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember that there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too…
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
Then you can say to God at night…My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented…that my life has been worthwhile,
Knowing I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go…from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going…you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

September 18, 2014

Darryl, Patty, Darryl, and Monica,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. She will always be with you and your family in the memories we have.

Cathy Williams-Reed

September 17, 2014

Darryl and Greg, sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kimberly Rowley

September 17, 2014

Darryl and Pat/Family,
David and I are sending our condolences to you. Ms. Shirley was a wonderful woman and she will no doubt be missed. She is with Jesus and all those who have went on before her, as you grieve her loss from earth, know that she is rejoicing and has been able to see our Lord. That in itself will bring smiles in the time of sorrow. God Bless you during this time.
Kim and Dave Rowley

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