Della Lovetta Crace

Della “Sis” Lovetta Crace passed away February 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Sis was born December 8, 1939 to James and Helen Malone. She was the second oldest of 11 children. On April 12, 1958 she married James Eskil Crace who she affectionately called “Ek”. Their family grew quickly with 3 sons and 4 daughters. Sis was a strong, hardworking woman who loved her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was a selfless person and found the greatest joy in life cooking for and feeding those she loved. Throughout her life she was an avid gardener, she enjoyed canning and preserving all the fruits of her labor, as well as sharing these gifts with friends and family. Sis loved creation and spent hours learning about plants and animals and was an abundance of information about both. Sis especially loved birds, and spent much time and effort feeding them, and enjoying their beauty. Sis was an active member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed attending meetings and teaching others about God’s Kingdom. Sis is survived by her children Vince (Lisa) Crace, Barbara (Brad) Michael, Warnie (Ruth) Crace, Kelli (Jesse) Hill, Patricia Brock and Dianna (Richard Landaeta) Crace. Her siblings Roberta Frye, Joe Malone, Bernie Malone, Patty Tipton, Susie Leach, Debbie Rowe and Pam Wyant. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, Kara (Mike) Rouse, Kristy (Mike) Nunley, Justin (Lauren) Griffiths, Kayla (Chad) Hickman, Jessie Lynn Hill, Alejandro Landaeta, Julie Crace, Valentino Landaeta. 8 great grandchildren Madison Crace, Katie Nunley, Troy Rouse, Brynna & Trendin Hickman, Kaidance Griffiths, Avery Nunley and Evelyn Hickman. And 1 great great grandchild Addilyn Crace. Sis was preceded in death by her parents James and Helen Malone, her husband Eskil, her oldest child Glen, her brothers Jimmy, Donnie and Dean Malone, her Son-in-Law Chris Brock, and grandson Philip Crace. Calling hours will be held February 19, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M. both services will be at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home in Jackson, Oh. The Memorial Service will be broadcast via Zoom for all those unable to visit in person, please reach out to member of Sis’s immediate family for meeting information. In lieu of flowers we are asking a donation be made to a Hospice of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home in Jackson.

Della Lovetta Crace

December 8, 1939 - February 7, 2022