Mrs. Grace Adams Mayers was born on August 2, 1940, in Lexington, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jessie Caldwell Adams and Marion Charlie Adams, Sr.
Mrs. Mayers was educated in the public schools of Richland County, SC. She graduated from C.A. Johnson High School, Class of 1959.
Mrs. Mayers was baptized at an early age at The Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess, a dedicated member of The Tribe of Judah, The Senior Ministry, Jubilee Choir, Mass Choir, and Missionary. She also sang alongside her siblings as part of the nationally known Adams Singers.
As a child, Grace locked eyes with a bright eyed, suave young man under the porch of the family home off Sharpe Road, only to discover her soulmate, Wallace Mayers. On October 16, 1960, they were united in Holy Matrimony and continued to have unspeakable joy. They traveled across the world as Wallace served in the United States Army. The loving couple settled back home in Columbia, SC, as she became a loving and caring homemaker for her husband and daughter. The loving care Grace provided echoed through the homes and hearts of many other families and their young children as well.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Marion and Jessie Adams; and siblings, Marion C. Adams, Jr., Leona Brown (Rachel), Arnilee Outing (Tut), Jessie M. Mayers, and Yvonne Daniels.
Mrs. Grace Adams Mayers leaves to mourn her passing: her devoted husband, Wallace Mayers; her loving daughter, Olivia Wilson; three grandchildren, Frederick Derrian (Evay) Burrell, Lauren Kandice Burrell, and Desireé Faith Wilson; six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jordan, and Jayden Burrell, Cameryn, Kennedy, and Chase Squirewell; one brother, Johnny (Mary) Adams; one sister, Lois (Frankie) Jacobs, of Columbia, SC; two godchildren, Cyron Hart and Damitrius Outen; a special family member and friend, Jane Davis; a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members, and dear friends, all of whom loved and cherished her dearly.
So sorry for your loss Olivia, Anthony, Nikki and the rest of the family. May God comfort all of you.
To the Mayers and Adams Family My heartfelt condolences. I will always remember the sweet spirit of my classmate Gracie with a smile. May memories of her always bring you Joy and laughter in lonely days to come. May God Bless and keep each of you.
Patricia Green Collins, class of ’59
Sweetheart-Thank you for your prayers, your patience, and your understanding. Your presence is and will always be felt in my soul. We do not ask for ease, yet the acceptance and intervention for the days ahead. We know that you are truly in a better place. I will carry you in a special place as did you for me. For you truly are Amazing (Grace)! Rest now Auntie, my sweet, sweet spirit. Battle fought, victory achieved!!
So sorry for your loss Mr. Mayers and Ms. Wilson. Prayers for you and the rest of your family in the difficult days ahead.
My condolences and blessings to the Family always.
Sorry for the loss on Mrs. Grace Mayers. Prayers and Condolences sent to you all. She was Awesome soul with a huge spirit. We always looked forward to hearing her powerful voice when walking into church. She will be truly missed. I’m sure she is up there in heaven singling at the gates.
– Dillard Family
It is with heartfelt sympathy that we send this message to Olivia and family. God has received another flower in his garden!
My love and condolence to Aunt Gracie (my) family. My GOD hold you and comfort you. Her smile and her voice will forever remain in my heart ❤
Nell and Family, my condolences to you. I pray for your strength.
My deepest sympathy and much love.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding bring each of you continual peace and comfort.
My sincere condolences to family and friends. It is with a very heavy heart and tears I’ll say my last goodbyes. I’ll miss you Auntie, I’ll miss your beautiful prayers; your beautiful songs of praise and worship, and spiritual words of wisdom; I’ll miss your meticulous love; and most of all your beautiful smile that melted away stressors a many days. I’ll miss you Auntie Gracie. I’ll miss your beautiful you! Yet, I know you’ve gotten aboard that Heavenly Train. Oh yes, and beautiful dressed to impress! Take your rest now in the company of the heavenly choirs and family that’s gone on before. Thank you and goodbye 💐💐💐
My Condolences to Rev. Olivia Wilson and Family in the Passing of your Mother. Cherish all the Precious memories of your Mother. Remembering her beautiful angelica voice singing at Zion Chapel #1 praising and singing so beautifully on our Women Day Program. We love you
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My deepest condolences, to all of Gracie’s loved ones. She leaves a great lagacy. The spirit of the Lord lives within them all. It have been a blessing to me to have met her along my journey. Rest in peace Gracie, a true Angel.
My heartfelt condolences to the Mayer’s and Adam Family. May Jesus comfort you at this difficult time. Gracie you will truly be missed. R.I.P Gracie Mayer’s I Love You!!
Grace you will be truly missed. May God continue to bless the family. The Bookman Family
I would to give expression of love to my mom’s family whom I miss and will always remember them in my childhood life. Gracie and her siblings were my adults in up my up-raising time. Although, time has change us all, her presence I will never forget ; smile, Nel, Wallace, not to mention all the other family of my mom side. Never to be forgotten Gracie.
I will never forget you Grace. That sweet smile, your laughter, your love for serving The Lord and most of all your love for family and friends. You have crossed over to the other side of life everlasting, there to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I would like to give condolences to the Adams and Mayers Family. Mrs. Grace was a dedicated leader and member of the Greater Saint Luke Baptist Church. She rendered her beautiful voice to many spirituals songs and hymns to uplift the members of the church. Mrs. Grace displayed her love for the Lord, and she lived a beautiful Christian life.
Also, on behalf of the Anthony Adams’ family, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Mayers and Rev. Olivia Wilson.
My Condolences To The Mayer and Adams Family. May God Comfort and Strengthen The Family During This Time of Sorrow. RIP Gracie You Will Truly Be Missed 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 Love You
Auntie Grace you’ll be missed dearly. You had such a great spirit and you loved to sing and when you started there was no stopping you. May you REST IN PARADISE & KEEP ON PRAISING GOD. Love you
We extend our sincere condolences to the Mayers family. Mrs. Grace was such a kind and genuine person. We so appreciate the hymns, spirituals and contemporary songs you lead in church. May your soul rest in peace.
My sincere Condolence to the Mayer and Adams Family. May the Lord continue to hold your hands today, tomorrow and always. RIP Deaconess Grace Helen Adams Mayers.
I remember her from our choir days… May
God’s Blessings be with your family and all find peace in Him.
Just remember the good days and the many happy times you spent with Grace (Mrs. Mayers).
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences to the Mayers family.🙏🏻
To the family, we all share in the heart break of losing Ms. Grace. Our prayer for you is for God to strengthen you in this most difficult time. And that He will receive well this beautiful song bird. Her New Covenant family missed and will continue to miss that beautiful voice. God is with you.
My sincere condolences to the Mayers family. Grace was a lovely person and will be truly missed. Continued prayers for the family.
I will miss Ms. Grace singing and working with us in church, My condolences to the family!!!
My heartfelt condolences to the Adams and Mayers Family. May the Creator comfort you during this time.
Sending my condolences to y’all.
My Condolences to Rev. Olivia Wilson and Family in the Passing of your Mother. Cherish all of the Precious memories .
My Condolences to the Mayer’s Family! So sorry for your loss! Keeping your Family in Prayer 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
My condolences to the family. We will miss Mrs. Gracey singing “I’ve got my sword in my hand” and other songs we so dearly love. May she rest from her labor.
Condolences to the Adams and Mayers family. We will truly miss Grace, a very sweet person with a beautiful smile snd a huge heart. We love you ❤️
Condolences to the Mayer’s and Adams family.
I love you dearly auntie I see you again ❤️