Grace Elaine Reid, age 69 of Hastings passed away on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011, unexpectedly at Pennock Hospital. She was born April 11, 1942 in Hastings, the daughter of Lewis and Dorothy (Flewellen) Reid. Grace graduated from Hastings High School. She was an avid horse and dog lover. Grace had no children of her own. Her dogs were like her children, they were her babies. Grace especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Dorothy Reid and half-brother, Earl Reid. Grace is survived by and sadly missed by her niece, Amy Piper (Larry Winchel), great nieces: Ashley and Kristie and great nephews: Justin and Aaron, all of Hastings, niece, Jeanne Williams of Lake Odessa, sister, Eva (Rick) Williams of Lake Odessa, Half-brothers and sister in California, a very special friend, Sandra Williams of Grand Rapids and many close and special friends and loving family members. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 6:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. Pastor Jane Woodmansee will be officiating the service. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuneral home.net.