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Grace Ann Amidon Lemanski, 78, of Marshall, Texas peacefully passed away at her home on December 6, 2021.
Grace Ann was born on July 12, 1944, to Robert “Bob” Amidon and Era Jones Amidon in Marshall, Texas. After Grace Ann graduated from Marshall High School, she went on to study English and Education at The University of North Texas.
While attending university, Grace Ann met Benny Lemanski. Grace Ann and Benny were married after graduation in 1965 and went on to have two children, Lance Lemanski and Mike Lemanski.
Grace Ann loved all things about Texas history and considered herself a native American in spirit and heart. She spent her free time attending “pow wows” and studying native American history and culture. She was born and raised in Marshall, Texas and loved the city and its people. Her family owned a house on Big Cypress Bayou and spent many happy years enjoying the beauty of the bayou. Grace Ann was humble, generous and kind and treated all people with constant respect and dignity. She was a lifelong member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Grace Ann was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Era Amidon and her aunt, Vera Jones Heflin. She is survived by her two sons, Lance and his wife Carol, and Mike and his wife Sundra, as well as her former husband, Benny Lemanski. Grace Ann had three grandchildren who she loved dearly and bragged about constantly, Shane Lemanski, Sydney Lemanski and Jessica Lemanski.
Services will be held at Down’s Funeral Home on December 17th, 2021. Visitation at 1:00 pm and ceremony at 2:00 pm.
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Allen "Butch" Owen
I am sorry to hear of Grace Ann's death. She and I had a lot of great fun and memories dating and together at our Senior party's and even after graduation. We are losing too many of our classmates lately. Must be that we are all getting old.
Linda Berry (Waldrop)
I was so saddened to hear of Grace Ann's passing. We had become good friends since she moved back to Marshall. We enjoyed long conversations on the phone and our frequent get to gethers. She will be missed greatly.Dianne Schnorbus (McConnell)
Grace Ann was a sweet caring person. She would call and send me cards during my cancer treatment. She had such a soft voice, and seem to genuinely care about everyone. She will be missed.
Kay Blackmon (Moseley)
Grace Ann always had the most beautiful hand writing of anyone I have ever known. She sent such lovely notes. She was a very sweet and kindhearted person. Rest In Peace, Grace Ann
Glenda Harper (Harrell)
I knew Grace Ann for all 12 years of school. Her mother was out blue bird and camp fire leader. She was a very sweet person.Karen Foster (Ray)
I really didn't know Grace Ann until high school and I was surprised at a reunion when Grace Ann had dark hair. She was a blonde in high school and I always thought of her as a blonde. And I still do. She will always be that bouncy fun litttle blonde from the 60's in my memory.
Karen Foster (Ray)
I really didn't know Grace Ann until high school and I was surprised at a reunion when Grace Ann had dark hair. She was a blonde in high school and I always thought of her as a blonde. And I still do. She will always be that bouncy fun litttle blonde from the 60's in my memory.