Grace M. Griggs, 87, of Midland passed from this life to the next on August 3, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 10:00a.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel. Gathering to follow.Grace was born in San Angelo, Texas on May 19, 1929, to Vena & Cerny Sterdt. She loved volunteering at her church, First Baptist Church of Midland, and was an active member of NARFE. She was so proud of her grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. She loved to travel, crochet and cross-stitch. She was an excellent homemaker, but most of all our Mama and Meemaw.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Harry Griggs; brother, Royce Sterdt; and grandson Daniel Burdett.She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Burdett and Gail Spence; son, Ronnie Griggs; grandson, Jeff Burdett and wife Sarah; granddaughter, Katie Burdett; grandson, Jared Spence and wife Shanna; granddaughter, Chelsea Spence; great-grandchildren, Bryn Burdett and Clayton Holder.The family would like to express their gratitude towards Hospice of Midland, First Baptist Church family, Dr. David Watkins and Ted Spence.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Midland or American Cancer Society.Pallbearers are Jeff Burdett, Jared Spence, Ted Spence, Brian Stovall, Terry Rhoads and John Elliott.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
