Grace McBride

September 23, 1931 - December 3, 2019

Grace McBride, 88, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Southhampton Place in Columbia. Services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 1 PM at St. James United Methodist Church in Fulton. Visitation will be held from 12-1 PM at the church. Grace Mae Beard McBride was born to Howard and Allie Mae Beard on September 23, 1931 in Williamsburg, MO. She was baptized at an early age. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and St. James Baptist Church of Fulton, MO. She married James Albert McBride in 1957. Out of that union six children were born. Grace lived an active life style. She loved bowling in which she was a part of a bowling league. She enjoyed bingo and also traveling. She was the Mother of Chosen Generation Church. Grace was well known and loved by everyone she met. She leaves to cherish her memories: Larry Eugene McBride of Columbia, MO; James (Donna) McBride of Hurst, TX; Beverly (Rodney) Hayes of Warrenton, MO; Joesph Blake McBride of Dallas, TX; and Derrick Y-Vain McBride of Columbia, MO. One sister, Maureen Buckner and one brother Howard Beard, Jr. both from Fulton, MO. Sixteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Grace was proceeded in death by her parents, Howard and Allie Mae Beard, her son William Douglas (Billy) McBride, and granddaughter Autumn Teneal Hayes