Graham, Grace Inez 'Gracie'

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• Reference Number: GRAH.G001
• _FGRAVE: 22692449

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Mrs. Grace Inez Colclasure, daughter of John B. and Mary E. Graham, was born June 19, 1888 on a farm in Clay County, southwest of Iola where she spent her entire life. She departed this life, April 29, 1934 at the age of 45 years, 10 months and 10 days.

On September 24, 1904 she united with the Primitive Baptist Church of Iola and was a faithful and loyal member.

On November 15, 1911, she united in marriage to Guy H. Colclasure. Unto this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters, Pauline Shirley, Helen Genevieve and Inez Verniece, all of the children are at home.

She had a sweet and kindly disposition, ever showing consideration for others. She bore her years of suffering patiently and many days before her departure she said, "if I do not get back home, the Lord will take care of me." Just before passing away she expressed her attitude toward death in these words, "I am overjoyed."

Her life work was the rearing of her children. The characters her sons and daughters testify to her enabling influence and beauty and greatness of character. She was a loving wife and mother. Her devotion to her home and family endeared her to all.

Those of her immediate family left to mourn her departure are her devoted husband, five children, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Graham of Flora; three brothers, Lanis Graham and Ray Graham, both of Dieterich, Roscoe Graham of Flora, and one sister, Mrs. Dora White of Flora. One sister, Floy preceded her in death. Besides the family she leaves a number of relatives and friends.

Family/Spouse: Colclasure, Guy Harrison. Guy was born on 6 May 1889; died on 24 Jun 1960; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Colclasure, P.
2. Colclasure, Wyett Harrison was born on 8 Nov 1912 in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Nov 1960 in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois.
3. Colclasure, Howard Graham was born on 12 Sep 1914 in Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Sep 2015 in Centralia Manor, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois.
4. Colclasure, Helen G. was born on 9 Jul 1918; died on 20 Nov 1981; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
5. Colclasure, Inez Vernice was born on 6 Dec 1921 in Oskaloosa Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Dec 2002 in Yuma Nursing Center, Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois.