Grace Viola Burfeind
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Grace Viola Burfeind, 74, of Midland, TX, passed away on April 13, 2022, peacefully, at her home.
Grace was born December 4, 1947, in New Haven, CT, the only daughter of the late Lilamae and William Adams.
Grace graduated from Burgess High School in El Paso, TX in 1965 and went on to attend the University of Texas, El Paso for two years. She married Billy Burfeind on February 9, 1969, in El Paso, TX. She worked for Commercial Bank of Midland as a secretary from 1977 until 1981 when she was injured in a serious car accident. Grace was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, a member of Christ Church, and a former volunteer for Need to Read. Grace enjoyed reading and watching the Dallas Cowboys play every Sunday. Grace was a wonderful mother and always had a smile on her face.
Grace is survived by her daughter and "honorary" son-in-law, Amber Burfeind and David Steinberg of Pearland, TX; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kendra Burfeind of Castle Rock, CO; her former husband, Billy Burfeind of Porter, TX; her grandchildren, Mark Jr, Tyler, and Ethan; her great grandchildren, Rylee, Caroline, and Wyatt; and her "grand dog" Dexter. Grace was preceded in death by her parents Lilamae Adams and William Adams Jr.
A viewing will be held on Friday April 22, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8pm at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland. The service will be held Saturday April 23,2022 at 10am at Christ Church in Midland, following the service the burial will take place at 11am at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Grace's name to the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center.