Grace Light

June 12, 1922 - April 12, 2018

Theresa Grace Light age 95, of Arab passed away Thurs. April 12, 2018, at her residence. Grace was born on June 12, 1922, in Arab, AL the daughter of James Madison and Bertha Bell Betterton Knight. She was married to Bufford Light for 77 years. He passed away on April 16, 2016. She worked at Blue Bell, Mark’s Discount Store and as a Nurse at Arab Hospital. She also volunteered at the information desk at Marshall Medical Center North. She was a member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the Choir. Survivors include: Daughters, Meridith Falls of Arab, Ann (Richard) German of Guntersville and Polly (Kenneth) Jex of Arab; Grandchildren, Beverly (Frank) Thomas of Loxahatchee Groves, FL, Rory King of Loxahatchee, FL, Jason King of Guntersville, Jamie (Rebecca) Jex of Crittenden, KY and William (Jenny) Jex of Arab; Great Grandchildren, Angela Thomas of Wellington, FL, Frank Thomas, Jr. of Loxahatchee Groves, FL, Karma King of Arab, Daniel King of Loxahatchee, FL, Victoria (Flavio) Santos of Loxahatchee, FL, Hazel, Sydney and Blaine Jex of Crittenden, KY; Great Great Granddaughter, Lilliana Marie Thomas of Wellington, FL; Host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents, J.M. and Bertha Knight; Husband, Bufford Light; Brother, John Gurley Knight; Sisters, Jewell Dickson and Wanza Lee Cooter. Funeral Service will be Sat. April 14, 2018, at 2 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Jamey Pruett and Keith Parker officiating. Burial will be in Gilliam Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 PM Sat. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers will be Wendell Mead, Jason King, Tommy Baker, Rickey Morrow, John Gibson and Will Jex. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rory King, Jamie Jex, Frank Thomas, Sr., Frank Thomas, Jr., Daniel King and Carlos Rodriguez.