As Her granddaughter, I miss her soul, how she used to read to my brother and me, how she liked to watch the church, and how her joyful spirit still rang, even as her old age continued to prohibit a lot of her activities, I remember, this one time, she wanted to take me for a drive, like she used to, but at that time she couldn't, her old age was catching up to her. But I'm happy she's with her husband and family, she was suffering, in her old age, was forgetful, and needed a walker. She was on hospice and was suffering, but her soul stayed loving and lively, till the end.

When you think about what kind of person you want to be, you think about someone who is selfless, kind, and full of love and joy. My grandma embodied all of those things each and every day of her life. She would put everyone else's needs above her own, and never once did I ever hear her complain about anything. She could always find something to love about anyone, even if they didn't speak the same language. My other grandma from South America often visited us, and she and my Grandma Gracie became the best of friends. Their love stretched across continents, and not even a language barrier could hold them back. They shared a love for me and ice cream, and that was good enough for them.

Oh yeah, did I mention my grandma loved ice cream? That was our thing. When I was in fourth grade, grandma used to pick me up from school every Wednesday, and those were always my favorite days, cause that was ice cream day. We would go to our favorite ice cream shop called Kaleidoscoops, where the older gentleman who owned the shop was waiting for us with freshly made waffle cones. We'd eat our ice cream, and tell jokes and stories, and I'd already be looking forward to next Wednesday. 

Grandma, thank you for your constant flow of love. You always ended every phone call with "Mother Mary is always with you," but now, I know that you are always with me, and that brings me comfort. So rest, knowing that you brought so much joy into this world, and save me a waffle cone in heaven.


I remember Gracie first of all as mom and my best friend. She was an inspiration igniter, and an impish agitator full of fun and good-natured mischief. Her faith and spirituality was immeasurable and it served her well throughout her entire life. That faith saw her through many countless life challenges; all the while only seeing the positive and all the while bringing out the best in everyone she encountered.  This of course stemmed from the guidance of her two loving parents. Gracie‘s approach to life was all about love for all and a complete absence of malice. You could not find dislike, bad feelings, bad words or hatred in any of graces DNA because it never existed. Everyone who knew her and loved her. Gracie‘s child like antics throughout her life have provided us with many treasured memories and an abundance of humorous stories that will last a lifetime.  With Gracie, each of us gained so much, not so much in words but more so in her unselfish sharing of her Blithe Spirit as a role model, and example of how to make the most out of everything that life throws at you.  
In summary, Gracie was a simple unassuming selfless person with great faith and perhaps the most loving soul one might ever encounter. Having dealt with all of the life’s travails with a smile our amazing Grace is now permanently ensconced in a much better place, in That heavenly environment filled with God’s abundance of peace and love. I believe that her whole life has prepared her for this time and place. Gracie will feel right at home! Heaven will be her kind of place!
I miss you tremendously and I will love you forever, your loving son Bill.

Gracie was truly the biggest example of what a Catholic person should be. She was able to love everybody equally and she was the kind of person who would never said anything bad about anyone. She was a loving sweet lady who never failed to put everyone else's needs above her own with a smile on her face, and never complained. I will always remember her with gratitude and love.
Rest in Peace grandma Gracie, I know you are with Mother Mary. ❤🙏❤

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Grace S. Janick

December 23, 1926 – September 10, 2021

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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