Grace McMichael

Grace McMichael, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 3:55 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Grace was born October 8, 1912 in Stonefort, she was the last surviving of eight children born to Benjamin F. & Della Ann (Kennedy) Richey. She married William Lloyd McMichael on November 22, 1929 in Carrier Mills and together they shared over 53 years of marriage until his death on October 28, 1983. Grace was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion. She was a homemaker and she had been in business with her husband Lloyd at Farmers Produce where they sold feed and John Deere farm equipment. She was a member of many organizations including the Womens Club, Home Extension, Garden Club and a 50 year member of the Hospital Auxilliary. Survivors include her: Son Robert Lloyd McMichael of Marion Eight Nieces Eight Nephews Preceded by her Parents, Husband, Brothers Darwin, Horace, Vernon and Gene Richey, Sisters Pauline Bovinett, Afton Sims and Beatrice Richey and One Niece. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.