Mary Grace Casey

Mary Grace (Wells) Casey died peacefully on December 16, 2022 with family and caring Kobacker House nurses at her side. Her full 96 years of life revolved around family, friends and her faith. Oldest daughter of Dr. Charles Joseph Wells, a physician, and Elizabeth Owens, a homemaker, Mary Grace Wells was born in Baltimore, MD on June 5, 1926 and raised in Mount Washington. Over the course of her life, she used several versions of her name. In her early years, she was Mary Grace; later shortened to Grace and then Gracie, depending on her relationship with a person. After graduating from Mount Saint Agnes High School in 1944, Mary Grace earned an Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology and went on to work at Johns Hopkins Hospital until 1949. From there, her career took a long hiatus until the 1970’s when she returned to the workforce as a phlebotomist in a hospital and later, a medical assistant in a private doctor’s office after her youngest child was born. Gracie married Lloyd Aloysious Casey, a Navy veteran from the hardscrabble Nevada desert, on September 3, 1944 in Baltimore. Over the next 19 years, they brought seven children into the world. A devoted mother, she gave her heart and soul to her husband and children throughout her life, which included homes in Maryland, California, Washington, Colorado and Ohio. Gracie and Casey, as they were affectionately referred to, celebrated 73 years of marriage this past September. A constant throughout Grace’s life was her devotion to her Catholic faith and the many parishes in which her family were members. Gracie and Casey were active members of St. Brigid of Kildare Church in Dublin, OH for over 20 years. Her calling, and her greatest joy, was in serving her family, friends and those in need. Gracie was a fun-loving and outgoing person, as well. Her varied interests included gardening, cooking/baking, painting, reading, watching movies and performing in community theater. Very active in theater groups in Northglenn, CO and Dublin, she played a host of roles – her favorite as one of the Brewster sisters in the play, Arsenic and Old Lace. In her later years, Gracie could be found at the Dublin Retirement Village playing cards, crafting, going for walks, leading book clubs, participating in spirituality discussion groups and nearly any other social activity. She and Casey loved sharing dinner and a bottle of wine with different friends every evening in the dining hall. Gracie had warm, smiling blue eyes that shined brightest when she was surrounded by her large, wide-spread family at regular Casey/Wells reunions. Mary Grace is survived by her husband, Casey; sister, Annalee Wells; sons Charles “Mark” (Kathy) Casey, Kevin (Jeannette) Casey, John (Barbara) Casey, Paul (Nancy) Casey and Chris Casey; daughters Colleen (John) Wahlen and Kate (Rosario) Casey; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28th from 10-11AM followed by a Mass of Resurrection at Saint Brigid of Kildare Church, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH. Funeral will be live-streamed on the church website: https://stbrigidofkildare.org. Click on "Watch Live". In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Grace’s honor to St. Brigid School, Tuition Assistance Fund, 7175 Avery Road, Dublin, OH, 43017.

Mary Grace Casey

June 5, 1926 - December 16, 2022