Grace Maureen Couch

1913--2000

She was born Grace Maureen Shipman on July 18, 1913 in Granby, Newton County, Missouri.  Her parents were Thomas and Della (Delida) Shipman. She lived most of her life in Hockerville, OK, moving to Baxter Springs, KS, then to Miami, OK about 30 years ago. She worked for a number of years as a nurse's aid at Eastwood Manor Nursing Home in Miami.  She was a member of the Baptist church in Hockerville.

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Grace married Vernon Lee Couch in 1934.

Grace  & Vern raised three boys:  Gene, Bill, and Jack.

Grace & son Jack 1947

Gene, Bill, & Jack          1980's

Gene, Bill, & Jack          2000

Grace & her sister Ruth in North Carolina

Grace & Marian Shipman dress up for Halloween.  1994