Grace R. Coykendall age 83 of Marion, Ohio passed away in her sleep September 8, 2014 at her residence.
She was born October 23, 1930 in Eifort, Ohio to the late William and Pearl (Queen) Brofford.
On November 17, 1972 she married the love of her life, Donald H. Coykendall, he preceded her in death on May 12, 2012.
Grace was a LPN at East Lawn Manor and various nursing homes in the tri county.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois E. Tillman of Marion, Oh., her son, Lawrence Michael (Judi) Hughes of Marion, Oh., grandchildren, Shonda Lenay Tillman, Lisa (Larry) Collier, Noel (Tonya) Jerome, Samantha Jerome, Nathan Jerome, Nicholas Jerome, Elijah Collier, one great grandson, Toby Michael Neal, her niece, Charlotte (Darrel) Starcher of Marion, Oh.
Grace was preceded in death by her brother, Benny Geike, her sister, Betty Hornbeck and her granddaughter, Sherry Lynn Tillman.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 @ 10:30 AM at Marion Cemetery with Pastor Eli Bush officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Ave. Suite 140 Columbus, Ohio 43231. The Boyd-Born Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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