Grace Best 
A Celebration of Life for longtime Prowers County resident, Grace Best will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Reverend David Davis officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery.
Visitation for Grace will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Peacock Funeral Home.
Ms. Best was born August 16, 1907 at the homestead 6 miles west of Lamar to Marian Simeon and Laura Belle (Smith) Davidson and departed this life on January 26, 2009 at the Applewood Living Center in Longmont, Colorado at the age of 101.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lewis Best, infant son Donald Keith Best, daughter Marlene Best Gamble and her son Eldon Best.
Grace is survived by her daughter Patsy (Bobby) Briskey of Longmont, CO, son Jerry (Ruby) Best. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews; Maxine (Willard) Kasza, Jackie (Merlin) Rife, Ruby (Chris) Wilde, June Miles, Nellyne (Ray) McFarland, Ferril (Francis) Davidson and Charlie (Dorothy) Marriott.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association in care of the Peacock Funeral Home.
Online Condolences |
| Pat and Bob: I'm sorry about Grace's passing, but rejoice that we know she's with our Lord. She was always such a gracious presence in our church life at First Baptist. I know how much you'll miss her and my sympathy and prayers are with you. In Christian Love, Joyce Surprise |
Grace Best.....Grace was a great neighbor when we lived in Wiley, she treated our children as part of her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you peace.
Carl & Patsy Koop & Family |
For the family of Grace Best:
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Grace. I have fond memories of her and of Lewis while I attended Wiley School. They helped welcome this little immigrant girl from Germany who could speak no English. I'll always remember them both as part of my growing-up years. Sigrid Wagner Horner
|
| For the family of Grace Best: When my son David called me that he had heard about Grace's passing, I was really susprised,as I thought she probably had passed away long ago. Since I no longer live in Colo. changes happen that I am not aware of. I remember Grace from those long ago years when we were both working for good old Wiley Schools (and Lewis, too). I remember Marlene and Jerry as my students. (I did not know Marlene was gone, too.) Grace and Lewis were so very kind to me as a new teacher there and I loved them both. Grace befriended my mother when she lived for a short time near the post office. She surely has lots of stars in her crown. Miss her, but rejoice that she is free now of earthly pain. Remembering those old days. Verna Belle Weimer-Haworth |
For Grace Best - Knowing Gracie was such a pleasure. She was one of the dearest ladies I have ever known. What a priveledge to have had her in my life.
LuEllyn Hill
|
To Jerry and Patsy and families,
Your mom was as much a part of our school days as were our teachers. As she helped serve up that delicious food in the cafeteria, she had a greeting or a smile for each of us. She and your dad were an important part of our school family, and an important part of the community. Both are and will be remembered with sincere affection.
Vada Sharp |
For the family of Grace Best - I was sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her when I was growing up in Lamar. You all are in my prayers.
Martha Jo (Kerr) Lennox |
MESSAGE FOR: GRACE BEST
We have so many wonderful, fun and happy memories of Grace as we were growing up and attending Wiley Schools. Grace was always such a joy and made going to school so much fun as she had such a wonderful sense of humor with all the students. She was a grand lady and we are so glad that she was a part of our lives growing up. She will never be forgotten in our hearts as a beautiful part of our lives. Our prayers are with you. Our love and prayers, Richard and Lorene Thompson |