Grace G. Mohney, 92, of Lawton (Porter Township), passed away September 20, 2014 at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo. She was born January 21, 1922 in Lawton, the daughter of the late Harley and Mary (Marshall) Mohney. Grace earned her Bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University and went on to earn her Master's degree from University of Michigan. She was a teacher in Lake Odessa, Eaton Rapids and Portage Northern, retiring in 1983. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and also volunteered at the local nursing homes. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her brother, Marshall Mohney and sister, Celesta Packer. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Ott Howard of Kalamazoo and Evelyn Snyder of Decatur; long-time friend, Mary Gave of Lawton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 63855 N. M-40 Highway, Lawton where funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Rev. Doug Vernon and Rev. Wayne McKenney officiating. Interment at Chamberlain Cemetery will follow the luncheon. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul's United Methodist Church.