Grace Benge Couch, 92 of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Couch was born May 31, 1917 in Surry County to Gordon and Maggie Maulding Benge. She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Couch was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Couch; two brothers, Earl Benge and Farris Benge; and three sisters, Mozelle Darnell, Irene Freeman, and Beulah Calhoun Darnell. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Couch and wife Linda of Elkin; her daughter, Betty K. Couch of Elkin; three grandchildren, Jamie Couch, Sandra Rhoades, and Jason Couch; three great grandchildren, Valerie Couch Dillard, Chase Couch, and Ashley Rhoades; and a great-great grandchild, Malachai Dillard. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00pm at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Dallas Johnson and Rev. David Key officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Elkin Funeral Service.