Mrs. Grace Darley Mershon Boone, 77, of Lake City died Saturday, July 2, 2011, peacefully at her residence of 60 years surrounded by her family and friends.

Mrs. Boone is survived by her husband, Daniel Webster Boone of Lake City, FL; son, Michael Andrew Mershon (Shannon) of Ft. White, FL; daughters, Marcia Annette Mershon Boone Knudsen (Erik) of Oxford, FL, Amy Gail Boone Rachal (Richard) of England, two brothers, James Darley of Lake City,FL and Darrel Darley of Steinhatchee,FL; brother in law, William Bill Jenkins of Sebring,FL; eight grandchildren and two great- grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Grace is preceded in death by her parents George Darley and Marie Sills Darley; brothers George W. Darley, Paul Darley; sisters, June Woodward, Lavon Joslyn and one son Walter Boone.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. HWY 441. Lake City. (386) 752-1954. Please sign the guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com