Linda Grace, 67, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022.
On August 17, 1954 she was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Dawson and Maxine (Staples) Payne.
She married Robert “Bob” Preston Grace, Sr. on November 12, 1994. He precedes her in death.
Linda worked for many years at the prison, retiring as a Substance Abuse Counselor. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 36 years. Linda enjoyed working. She never stopped. She was in constant motion taking care of those she loved. She enjoyed cooking, especially Sunday dinners and holiday meals for friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandsons, Trevor Roller and Preston Grace; granddaughter, Nicole Wells; siblings, Eugene Payne and Phyllis.
She is survived by her children, Meredith Wells, Robbie Wells (Angie), Tammy Roller (Johnny); step-children, Jerry Grace (Charlotte), Bobby Grace (Megan), Bridget Grace; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Delpha Berg; brother, Mike Payne; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
