Gracie Faye Anderson, 61, of Metropolis, IL, passed away April 7, 2016 at Generations at Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.

A memorial service will be held at New Ebenezer Baptist Church in Paducah, KY on April 14, 2016.  Service will begin at  2:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 3:00 pm.   Memorials may be made to Lori Bransford..  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Grace was born on August 21, 1954 in Victoria, AR, to the late Harvey and Katherine (Holder) White. In July 2, 1971, she married Frank Anderson, Jr. She earned an associate's degree in Early Childhood development. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and studying the word of Lord. Gracie also enjoyed spending time with her family & watching various shows such as CSI: Miami, Family Feud, Criminal Minds, Inspector Lewis,& Wheel of Fortune. Her favorite desserts was Red Velvet Cake, German Chocolate Cake, & Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Everyone will remember her for her love, humbleness, and humor that she spreaded in people's lives.

Gracie is survived by her daughters:  Octavia Anderson of Metropolis, IL, Lori Anderson-Bransford of Metropolis, IL, ,Dorothy White of Eudora, AR & Mary Davis of Chicago, IL; 7 Grandkids including Maurissa Anderson of Metropolis, IL & Aaliyah Anderson of Metropolis, IL; one great-grandson: Tristan Brown of Metropolis, IL; Husband: Frank Anderson, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine & Harvey White, Sr; sister Lisa White; Brothers Author White & Ocie White; & grandson Tristan Anderson.

Online condolences may be left to Gracie's family at www.wheelanpressly.com.