Carol Meyer Grace, affectionally known as “MaMa,” 85, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Londonderry Village. She is survived by her loving husband, D. John Grace Jr., and was preceded in death by her late husband, Roy M. Meyer.
Born in Hershey, PA, on July 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ira M. and Miriam N. (Lingle) Baum. Carol was also preceded in death by her brother, Jay L. Baum.
Carol’s life is exemplified by her never-ending love for her family. Many memories of Carol are known by seeing her at an athletic field or activity, whether it was supporting her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and even her great-grandchildren. She was the anchor of her family and imparted her humble spirit on all those whose lives she touched.
Her strong faith in God led her to a life of service. She exemplified this service in the Palmyra Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member since 1958. She also enjoyed her bookkeeping work in the family business, H. L. Meyer, Inc., for many years.
Carol was married to her high school sweetheart, Roy, and they raised their family together for 40 years. After his passing, she found love again and was married to John for the past 24 years. John was a devoted caregiver throughout Carol’s recent illnesses.
In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her children, Kimberly A. Graves, wife of William Jr. (Annville), and Roy A. Meyer, husband of Kelly (Annville); grandchildren, Jessica Wenger, wife of Christopher, William E. Graves III, husband of Hilary, Jenna Benedict, wife of Bo, Chelsea Logan, wife of Douglas, and Erica Veach, wife of Michael. Carol also has eight great-grandchildren, Addison Wenger, Grant Wenger, MayLeigh Graves, William Graves IV, Josie Benedict, Riley Logan, Nora Logan, and Kayleigh Veach.
She considered John’s family her own, which consists of three children, D. John Grace III, husband of Sandra (Palmyra), Nancy G. Bogdonoff (Palmyra), and Kathleen K. Grace (Palmyra); four grandchildren, Jacob Bogdonoff, husband of Ann Mason, Eleanor Bogdonoff, Robert Grace, husband of Karla, and Daniel Grace; and five great grandchildren, Fox Bogdonoff, Stella Bogdonoff, Alex Crosby, Aram Crosby, and Izabella Crosby.
A public visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 N. Chestnut St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Following, a celebration of life service will begin at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Londonderry Village Good Samaritan Fund, 1200 Grubb Road, Palmyra, PA, 17078, or to the Palmyra Church of the Brethren.
