Barbara Strickland Gracy

Barbara Strickland Gracy peacefully passed away on March 5th, 2022 surrounded by her family at home. She was born April 14, 1944 to Albert and Vera Strickland in Wieland, Texas. She was a graduate of Community High School in Nevada, Texas.
Devoted to her family, friends and community, she was selfless with her time. She was a Wife, Mother, Ganny and Friend to many. Her sweet heart was big and her love was gentle. She loved sewing, cooking and sharing all with others. She enjoyed working in Community School District for 20+ years in the cafeteria. She also loved working with the Hargrave Family in their Foundation business.
She is survived by her husband James Gracy, son Mark Gracy, daughter Vickie Gracy and grandson Truman Strickland. She is also survived by her brothers and sister: Thomas Strickland and wife Marian of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Kenneth Strickland and wife Tonya of Nevada, Texas, Beverly Woods of Wylie Texas, Larry Strickland and wife Barbara of Josephine, Texas and sister-in-law Veeda Strickland of Royse City, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Elgin Strickland and Vera Lee Strickland, brother Billy Albert Strickland, sister Betty Lou Strickland and nephew Burl Albert Strickland.
Memorial services will be held at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home 2343 Lake Road, Lavon, Texas, Saturday March 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their local church or favorite charity in Barbara Strickland Gracy's name.