Marsha Lynn Grace passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 after a sudden illness. Marsha was born on December 3, 1952 to Fred and Darlene Grace of Cushing, OK.

Her fondest memories of growing up in Cushing were Girl Scouts, piano lessons, and participating in the high school vocal group, The Choraliers. Marsha went on to earn her doctorate at Oklahoma State University. She focused her 35-year career on reading, writing, and all things bookish. When asked to summarize her life she said, "She loved school. She loved books. She was happy."

Marsha is survived by her immediate family, her brother and his wife, Danny and Melissa Grace of Edmond, OK. and Beverly Grace and Kelly Langley of Broken Arrow, OK. According to Marsha, "These people are perfect and will always be with me."

If you wish to remember Marsha, please donate a book to the Cushing Public Library.