Grace M. Oliver

Grace Mae Oliver age 84 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 29, 2015. She was born March 26, 1931 in Upperville, VA to the late Catherine (Shaffer) Mauck and Morten Mauck. Grace retired from Safeway with over 31 years of service. She loved her co-workers and customers. She loved to quilt, crochet, bake and to garden. She always made gifts for special occasions and new babies. Grace was marred to her loving husband Ellis Oliver for over 50 years. After retiring Grace and her husband bought their dream home on the Potomac. In December of 2010 after Ellis’ passing Grace moved in with her daughter Susan, Son-in-law Michael and granddaughters Megan and Amanda to complete their family. Grace is preceded in death by her husband Ellis Oliver, her son Philip Oliver, her sister Mary Louise Johnson, her brother George Mauck and her brother John Mauck. Survivors include Sandra Hicks of Baldwin, FL and Susan Meszaros and husband Michael of Falls Church, VA, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A viewing will be held at National Funeral Home 7482 Lee Highway Falls Church, VA 22042 Thursday April 2 from 6-8 and a chapel service Friday 9:30 am with burial to follow at Quantico National Cemetery 18424 Joplin Rd Triangle, VA 22172. A celebration of her life to follow burial will be held at The Globe and Laurel Restaurant 3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy Stafford, VA 22554. In lieu of flowers we are asking that donations be made to Vitas Hospice 1604 Spring Hill Rd. Suite 450 Vienna, VA 22182 or American Heart Association www.heart.org/HEARTORG 4301 N. Fairfax Dr. # 530 Arlington, VA 22203