Grace Mahaffey

Grace Maxine (Pugh) Mahaffey, 80, of Colby, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. She was born January 22, 1940, in Stratton, CO, to Freddie and Alta (Miles) Pugh. Grace graduated from Stratton High School. She married Terrence Kiefer and they had 4 children. Grace lived in Burlington, CO, where she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Grace later married Frank Mahaffey and moved to Goodland, KS. Upon Frank’s death in 2006 Grace moved to Colby, KS. She had worked as a nursing home CNA and enjoyed playing cards and crocheting in her spare time. Grace also loved being around her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank; son Eddie Kiefer; grandson Terrence Kiefer; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her children, Freddie (Susan) Kiefer, Wellington, CO, Tammy (Kenneth) Dennis, Colby, KS and Tonjau (Brian) Brown, Colby, KS; sister Orilla Jestes; 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and inurnment will take place at Claremont Cemetery, Stratton, CO. Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, is handling the arrangements. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com