Grace Elizabeth Wheeler, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in McRae, Georgia, Grace made her home in Midway for the past 37 years. She previously lived in Milledgeville, Lyons, and Reidsville. She spent most of her working life in retail, having worked for Belk before retiring from Walgreens at the age of 85. Grace found great joy in music, dancing, and cooking, and cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilson Morris Cartwright; her second husband, Howard DeWitt Wheeler; and her two sons, Wilson A. Cartwright and Wayne M. Cartwright.

She is survived by her son, Mark Cartwright (Linda); two daughters-in-law, Ruby Cartwright and Janice Cartwright; her grandchildren, Alwyn Cartwright (Candy), Allen Cartwright (Christy), Nikki Cartwright White (Dery), Mary Beth Streb (Peter), Wayne Cartwright (Lauren), Wilson Mitchell Cartwright (Michona), Kala Cartwright Cunard (John Michael), and Daniel Justin Cartwright (Victoria); her step-grandchildren, Troy Markham and Randall Markham; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond Hill, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in McRae, Georgia.