Grace dedicated her life to education, spending 31 fulfilling years as a teacher at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Her career began in 1978, and she retired in 2009, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication. Her impact on her students and colleagues was profound, and her passion for teaching was evident in everything she did.

On August 7, 1977, Grace married the love of her life, Henry (Hank) Heiskill. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared 32 wonderful years of marriage until Hank’s passing on April 24, 2010. Grace’s devotion to her family was unparalleled; she was a loving mother to her daughters, Anna and Megan, and a doting grandmother to her grandsons, Brody Delozier and his wife Ariana, and Caedyn Taylor. She also delighted in being a great-grandmother to the precious Islah Delozier.

Grace was a member of the Crossway Church (First Baptist Church) of Sulphur. Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life, and she participated in church activities with joy and enthusiasm. In her leisure time, Grace enjoyed reading, watching TV, and embarking on trips and cruises with her family. She also found joy in playing at the casino and was always ready to lend a helping hand at school events and church activities.

Preceding her in death were husband Hank; her parents, Bob and Lillian; her sister, Norma Burns; and sister-in-law, Gail Burns. Grace’s memory will live on in the hearts of her surviving family members, daughters, Anna Taylor and Megan Heiskill; grandson’s, Brody Delozier and wife Ariana, and Caedyn Taylor; great-granddaughter, Islah Delozier; brother, Bob Burns Jr.; her nieces and nephew, cousins, and many friends. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will be missed by all who knew her.

Aservice to celebrate Grace’s life was held at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2026, at in the chapel of Crossway Church in Sulphur under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur.

Her spirit of generosity and love will forever be remembered by those she touched.