Cecelia M “Taffy” Schultz Grace, age 73 of Lima and formerly of Cridersville died at 10:30pm Saturday July 16, 2016 at her residence.
She was born February 18, 1943 in Lima to the late Elmer C and Blanche A Mayer Stebelton. She married Larry E Grace March 10, 1989 and he survives in Lima.
Taffy had been a homemaker and clerk, working for Chuck’s Pizza and Pat’s Donuts. She was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed crafting and loved canning.
Additional survivors include children: Catherine Stevens of Lima, Christina (David) Emmons of Dayton, Robert A (Rebecca) Schultz of Kalida; step-children; Lawrence C Grace of Lima, David L (Jennifer) Grace of Vicksburg Michigan, Dianna Grace of Lima, Jason S (Amy) Grace of Lima, Matthew W (Jenny) Grace of Lima and Kerrie A (Aaron) Archie of PawPaw Michigan; 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; a brother Jerry (Margaret) Stebelton of Waynesfield Ohio.
She was preceded in death by 6 brothers: Vernon, George, Melvin, Richard, Gordon and Billy and 2 sisters: Rita Frysinger and an infant sister Mary and a great grandchild.
Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville with Rev Aaron Archie officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati.
Ray Shaner
Ray Shaner
LIMA – CECELIA M SCHULTZ GRACE
Cecelia M “Taffy” Schultz Grace, age 73 of Lima and formerly of Cridersville died at 10:30pm Saturday July 16, 2016 at her residence.
She was born February 18, 1943 in Lima to the late Elmer C and Blanche A Mayer Stebelton. She married Larry E Grace March 10, 1989 and he survives in Lima.
Taffy had been a homemaker and clerk, working for Chuck’s Pizza and Pat’s Donuts. She was an excellent seamstress, enjoyed crafting and loved canning.
Additional survivors include children: Catherine Stevens of Lima, Christina (David) Emmons of Dayton, Robert A (Rebecca) Schultz of Kalida; step-children; Lawrence C Grace of Lima, David L (Jennifer) Grace of Vicksburg Michigan, Dianna Grace of Lima, Jason S (Amy) Grace of Lima, Matthew W (Jenny) Grace of Lima and Kerrie A (Aaron) Archie of PawPaw Michigan; 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; a brother Jerry (Margaret) Stebelton of Waynesfield Ohio.
She was preceded in death by 6 brothers: Vernon, George, Melvin, Richard, Gordon and Billy and 2 sisters: Rita Frysinger and an infant sister Mary and a great grandchild.
Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville with Rev Aaron Archie officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati.