Larned – Grace Lucille Baugher, 101, died February 16, 2014, at Diversicare of Larned.
She was born May 19, 1912 in Burdett, the daughter of John Ora and Ida Bauer Line. A lifetime area resident, she was a cook for USD 495 and she loaded 20mm shells during the war. She also loved to dance and play cards
On November 23, 1931, she married Dillwyn Shay Baugher in Dodge City. He passed away September 13, 1981.
Survivors include: a son, Dillwyn (John), Independence, MO; a daughter, Cynthia Kay Mull, Larned; four grandchildren, Tamzen Bright, Ty Mull, Shannon Wells, Jacob Baugher and six great grandchildren, Kenda and Kale Bright, Chloe Wells, Olivia Mull, Sophia and Anthony Baugher.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Catherine Sutton, Mildred Line and Elinor Lewis.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Kansas with Rev. Bethann Black presiding. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.
Memorials may be sent to the Welcome Inn or the Arthritis Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks. 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com