Graveside Services for Grace Mae Meuffels, 100, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will take place at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Grace passed the afternoon of September 09, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with friends and family in attendance. Grace was born September 20, 1925, in Van Buren, Arkansas, daughter of James and Lula Wise. She attended high school in Okay, Oklahoma. The family later moved to Texarkana, Arkansas.
In her 100 years she had several careers. Every one an adventure, from a chicken meat packing plant in Parsons, Kansas to a lengthy career in food service. She worked at the original Sirloin Steak House in North Lawrence (18yrs), Silver Slipper located in the Eldridge Hotel and 18yrs at Don’s Steak House. She retired from Cottonwood in Lawrence as a client care giver.
She married Lewis Chris Meuffels in 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas. Lewis and Grace had two children, Susan (Meuffels) Hatfield, deceased and Robert (Mike) Meuffels.
Grace was proceeded in death by parents James and Lula Wise. Husband Lewis, brothers Sherman, Gene, Audrey, Herschell, and Dewey, sister Louzelle and her daughter Susan.
Survivors include her son Mike and wife Cindy Vervynck and grandson Jeremy.
The family suggests memorial contributions to LMH Foundation, as the last two weeks of her life she was cared for by LMH staff with love and compassion.
I grew up knowing Grace, not only from the AOG church at 13th and Massachusetts Street, in Lawrence, KS, but she was a good friend of my mothers,and prayer partner.
My heart goes out to her family with condolences and prayers. Embrace the memories, things no one can steal, but can bring much joy when sadness tries to sit in.
Spent many years growing up in the Meuffels home, many great memories, Louie and Grace were so wonderful to me, I’m so sorry Mike for your loss, sending prayers and hugs!
I first met “Gracie”, as we called her, at The Sirloin in north Lawrence way back in the early 70’s. It was my first real job bussing tables. All of us young girls bussing tables were protected by three strong waitresses, Grandma, Gracie and Loretta. Gracie taught us so much about people, our job and made us feel proud. She cared about everyone! The owner, her coworkers, the kitchen staff, and the customers. She knew everyone’s names and that is why I believe she was one of the nicest people I have met. It was a blessing for me to have known her. I feel your loss.
Grace was a kind and loving lady and a wonderful neighbor. One year on a very icy cold Christmas eve, I had no funds to buy gifts for my kids and Grace gave me her bank card so I could go get what I needed for my kids Christmas. I repaid her asap and I will always treasure how caring she always was to my little ones. I will always remember and how much she loved her family.
Jere, our kids and I are sad to learn of Grace’s passing. We want to let the family know we offer our deepest condolences. Grace was an amazingly special woman. Our kids used to call her grandma Grace as her and our grandma Hazel were good friends. Grace will be truly missed by all. May she rest in heavenly peace.
Jim had many good memories of Grace in his childhood
I worked with Grace at Dons Steak House as a teenager and again was privileged again to work beside her at Garrets outdoor market
She was a beautiful part of our families life
We will remember you Grace
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss Mike. Prayers to your family.
Mike & Cindy I am so sorry for your loss your mom was a beautiful lady. I had known from going to church she had went to church with my parents she was a was lady we will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Grace’s Passing she was an incredibly kind, and caring lady, and a good neighbor, may she rest in peace.
she was a great lady I greatly admired her
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Your mom was a very sweet lady!
Mike and Cindy, I’m sorry for your loss of your mom. God is graced with another angel. Toni’s, Michaela’s, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Cindy sorry for your loss. Prayers fornyou both. It was my pleasure in knowing aunt Grace. Im glad i got to bring Mom there to visit . I enjoyed it . She could always bring joy to everyone. Love ya’ll.
Sorry Mike and CIndy . She was very special person it was my pleasure to know her and pleasure bringing up there to see her. Love yall.
Sorry for your loss Mike and Cindy she was a beautiful soul and will be missed.
Mike & Cindy,
Hugs and prayers to you & your family on Grace’s passing.
Debi & Rod Waggoner
grace thanks for being a great neighbor blue and i will always be grateful for the times that blue spent with you i always knew if blue wasn’t home he was keeping grace company and welcoming her visitors long may you run
Mike & Cindy;
We are so sorry for your loss. Gracie was such a lady, full of charm! Known and loved by so many, she will be missed.
I didn’t get to see my Aunt Grace very often, but when I did she left a wonderful lasting impression. Her joy of life and her positive attitude gave me something to aspire to. I’m sure she has a special place in Heaven. Thank you, Cousin Mike, for letting me know she had left us. I’m thinking of you and sending love to you and your family.
Prayers to you all during this difficult time
I heard of your sister and mom and from Virginia tummons and Sam hall she’s great lady
Mike I’m so sorry for your loss. Grace was the sweetest, kindest, and loving person. I have wonderful memories of Wade and I hanging at your house.
I remember working with her at Don’s Steak House. She was a really nice person.
if blue. wasn’t home he was at grace’s house keeping her company and welcoming her visitors on behalf of blue and myself grace will be missed and our condolences.
Grace, you were one of my favorites! Always so full of compassion ❤️ and so humble. I know you are in heaven with all your loved ones waiting for you there! Heaven is just the place for you sharing your humor and compassion! Love Terry and Sharon and Tyler and Tucker and families
Mike and Cindy sorry for the loss of your mother prayers
Sorry for your loss,Mike and Cindy, I remember at a very young age playing with you and Susan. Precious memories. You and yours will be Forever in my heart ❤️
My auntie Grace is truly one of the { very few} people I have the utmost respect and love for. A remarkable woman with style that’s hardly seen theses days.
Auntie i love you and will be waiting for the day we meet again.
love Bobby?