Grace Headings, 88, of Albany died Friday at the Mennonite Home.

She was born in Albany to Chris and Mary (Schlegel) Roth. On Feb. 28, 1943, she married Vernon E. Headings in Albany.

Grace worked at Albany General Hospital in the housekeeping department. She also enjoyed farming with Vernon. Some of Grace's many enjoyments included fishing in the ocean or on Diamond Lake, gardening and caring for her many flowers, mostly her beautiful rose bushes. She also enjoyed quilting and summer canning. To her great-grandchildren, she was the grandma with the cookies.

Grace had a wonderful memory; she knew everyone's phone number, birth date and anniversary. She could also give you any information about family relations and church family. She was a life long member of Fairview Mennonite Church. "Family" was most important to Grace. She was happiest when her family was at home.

Grace is survived by her husband of 69 years, Vernon; sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Cheryl Headings of Redmond, Dan and Ramona Headings of Albany, and Larry and Terri Headings of Merced, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law Sharlene and James Kanagy of Belleville, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild due in April; one great-great-grandchild; and one great-great grandchild due July; sisters Della Steckley, Marion Mitchell and Violet Schrock, all of Albany; and brother Norman Roth of Albany.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters; and two brothers.

A viewing will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Fairview Mennonite Church, 35100 Goltra Road, Albany, with burial to follow at Fairview Mennonite Cemetery. There will not be any viewing at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in care of the funeral home.