Marjorie Louise Grace

Marjorie Louise (Helms) Grace

Marjorie Grace passed into the hands of the Lord on May 7, 2025 in Bedford, TX. She was born on March 25, 1927 to Louis and Theresa Helms in Cross Plains, TX. Marjorie graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, TX. On March 29, 1946 she married the love of her life, James Lee (Chick) Grace Jr. In support of Chick’s career in the oil field, Marjorie lived in various places in West Texas. Hobbs, NM, and McAlester, OK. After living in McAlester for over 30 years, she moved to Bedford, TX to be close to her beloved family.

Marjorie (Marj.) lived a full and active life. She was an avid bowler, attending the National Bowling tournament for over 30 years. She loved to travel and made trips to various European countries, the Caribbean, and all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii.

In her later years as a resident of Parkwood Independent Living in Bedford, she loved crafting and playing card and board games. She was always friendly and outgoing – Never Met a Stranger. She developed many friendships at Parkwood and enjoyed being close to her family.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter Priscilla Elaine Benefield and husband, Jeff of Fort Worth; granddaughter Jana Laughlin and husband Mike of Bedford; grandson Jeffrey Benefield and wife Susan of McAlester, OK; great-grandchildren Robert Benefield, James Benefield, Shelby Catron, Natalie Hollingshead, Crystal Hollingshead, Conrad Hollingshead and Katie Benefield; great-great-grandsons Oliver Benefield, Corbyn Benefield and Jacob Farr; sister Sue Sewell and husband Morris and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband James Lee Grace, Jr., her parents Louis and Theresa Helms and her special aunt, Gracie Newsom and husband Dale.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Lucas Funeral Home. 1321 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX. The funeral will be held graveside at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1300 E. Washington Ave., McAlester, OK