She was retired from the University of Memphis (Memphis State University) as secretary in the School of Business. Gracie was an active lady in the City of Memphis. She was a friend of the Orpheum and worked as a volunteer with Memphis in May for many years. She volunteered her time with many other groups in the city.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Charles Eckford Templeton, son gary Templeton, and son-in-law Fred Lester.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Lexie Lester of Daphne, Alabama, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister Francis McKenzie (102), brother Ples Ivy (97), daughter-in-law Becky Templeton, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation for Gracie held Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar Chapel, 5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119. Burial will be in Starkville, Mississippi.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralPoplar.com for the Templeton family.
