Grace Koon

January 28, 1929 - October 4, 2019

visitation

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Sunday 10/6, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

service

Concord Baptist Church

Sunday 10/6, 3:00 pm

cemetery

Concord Baptist Church

Sunday 10/6, 12:00 am

Grace Mills Koon, 90, of Salem, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 4, 2019.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EDT Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church, 321 Lee Road 251, Salem, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore and Rev. Curt Mize officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Grace Mills Koon was born January 28, 1929 in Columbus, Georgia to parents Durwood and Maude Mills. Grace was a graduate of Central High School, University of Montevallo, Auburn University and the Realtor Institute. She taught Home Economics and English at Central High School in Phenix City, AL for several years. After leaving Central High School, she worked at Phenix Realty Company for 25 years. Grace also enjoyed volunteer work with Russell Baptist Association, Russell County Extension Service and as an Ambassador for Phenix City/Russell County Chamber of Commerce. She was an active member of Concord Baptist Church, where she was involved over the years with missions, Vacation Bible School, library, teaching and greeting.

Grace enjoyed traveling, sewing and caring for her family and others. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and perseverance through adverse circumstances with a good attitude. Grace’s favorite scripture was 1 Corinthians 10:13 because “God has been faithful in so many circumstances throughout my life”.

Her son, Allen Koon predeceased her. At the time of Allen’s death he was married to former Deborah Trimback.

Survivors include Neil D. Koon her husband of 69 years, daughter Mary Jayne Rudd (Jerry), son Jonathan Koon (Kelly); Grandchildren Shannon Catrett (Michael) and their son Chase, Austin Koon, Cole Koon and Gracyn Koon; several beloved nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to LH Koon Memorial Scholarship Fund at University of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613 or the favorite charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left at www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net

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Grace Mills Koon, 90, of Salem, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 4, 2019. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EDT Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Concord Baptist Church, 321 Lee Road 251, Salem, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore and Rev. Curt Mize officiating. The family will receive friends fromContinue Reading

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Prayers and Sympathy to Mr. Neil, Mary Jane and all the family.В She was a remarkable lady and I have such wonderful memories of her.

Mrs. Grace Koon was a well known and much loved teacher at Central High School for many years. She and her husband, Neil, were most welcomed guests at the last Central Class of '66 50th Reunion in 2016. reunion. Mrs. Koon's life is celebrated by the respect and love for her students and they for her...Bill Blau, Evans/Augusta, GAВ

Mrs. Koon had a tremendous impact on my life. As my English teacher in the 1965-66 school year, she was demanding, but rising to that challenge gave me confidence in my abilities. She was always kind and fair. Even as a teenager I was impressed with her accomplishments. I saw her a few times after that year and continued to be impressed with her devotion to the causes in which she believed. More than once I have thought that she had been given a very appropriate name. She was truly a lady who lived a graceful life.

So sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Koon. She was a most gracious lady and a very respected teacher of mine in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.

So sorry to hear of her passing. She was my English teacher at Central and made a lasting impression on me. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time. RIP Mrs. Koon.
Sherry Thomas Prins

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Our sincere condolences to Neil & the family on the passing of Grace. I remember my Mother Mary Patrick Culbert travelling south to visit the Koon family over the years. IвЂ™m sure that I was on one of those trips as a kid a long time ago. Grace was a very kind and gracious lady and she will be missed.
Dana Culbert Garrett

So sorry for your loss.

A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on October 4, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss. Ms Grace was a kind lady to all who knew her . she will be greatly missed .В

I am sad to hear of the loss of Grace. I knew Grace very well and considered her my friend. I knew her as a Christian lady, a wife and mother who dearly loved her family and friends. She was very conscientious in her endeavors which included her church and community. I enjoyed many social activities with Grace and traveling to see various interests and learned to love her as a very caring person and a true friend. May God bless her family and friends as they will miss their precious Grace.--Linda Alexander

From the Mary Kelley Realty, Inc family, we are so sorry for the great loss of Grace.В What an appropriate name for this graceful lady. She will be missed by all. Love from our heart to your's.
The Mary Kelley Realty, Inc's family

Mary Jane
Rusty and I so very sorry for your loss!! We love you and Jerry, we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love, Rusty and Sherrie Taylor

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.