Grace M. Layfield, had passion for gardening

Grace M. Layfield, 93, of Millsboro passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Mrs. Layfield was born March 5, 1925, in Millsboro to the late Louder and Ethel Brasure Mitchell. 

She was co-owner of Mitchell & Sons Inc. in Millsboro.  Mrs. Layfield also worked at H.B. Mitchell’s for 17 years,  and  also worked for Baker’s Hardware in Millsboro for many years. Throughout her life she was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, and supported numerous organizations and activities within the Millsboro community. Gardening and flowers were a passion. When not planting and pruning, she was creating floral arrangements. While traveling throughout the U.S. and in various parts of Europe, visits to beautiful gardens made the trips complete.

Mrs. Layfield is survived by a son, Reginald M. Layfield and his wife Donna of Millsboro; a daughter: Deborah A. Ware and husband Les of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren: Mark B. Hall of Port Haywood, Va., Jennifer L. (Ware) Dyer of Nottingham, UK, and Andrew M. Ware of Fairfax Station, Va.  Also surviving are five great-granddaughters: D. Grace Hall, Eileen B. Hall, Lennon E. Ware, Charlie Mae Ware and Finley E. Dyer. Grace’s husband of 65 years, Bob, preceded her in death in 2009, and a daughter, Delores D. Hall, passed away in 1984. 

Calling hours and a time of visitation with the family will be held from noon till 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, followed by a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Dr. James Van Der Wall will officiate. Interment will follow in Millsboro Cemetery. Floral tributes are welcome. In light of Mrs. Layfield’s love of flowers, they are permitted, or memorial contributions to any charity of your choice can be made  in memory of Grace M. Layfield.

Send electronic condolences to www.watsonfh.com.