Grace Allene Buess, 72, of Rural Arcadia, Ohio, a native of Prestonsburg, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, in Findlay, Ohio.

She was born July 17, 1937, in Prestonsburg, a daughter of the late Henry and Lucy (Whitaker) Hackworth.

She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Buess, whom she married on July 29, 1957.

She enjoyed going to local auctions, attending antique shows, and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a son, Don (Lisa) Buess of Pandora, Ohio; her daughters: Teresa Line of Findlay, Ohio; and Tabitha Buess of Bowling Green, Ohio; five grandchildren: Crystal, Edie, Matthew, Andrew, and Mitchell; three brothers: William Hackworth of Tiffin, Ohio; “Red” Russell Hackworth of Buffalo Creek; and Henry O. Hackworth of Prestonsburg; four sisters: Okie Shell of Prestonsburg; Judy Watkins of Woodstock, Virginia; Doris Kraus of Findlay, Ohio; and Annie Harmon of Prestonsburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Chaney; and a brother, Bobby L. Hackworth.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, at the Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, with Rev. Lowell Reeder officiating.

Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1-3 and 5-8 p.m., Friday, October 30; and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, (10-11 a.m.), at the funeral home.

Memorial contributionss may be made to: Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

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www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com