Alice Williamson Grisson Obituary

Alice Marie Williamson Grisson

GREENSBORO - Alice Marie Williamson Grissom, 76, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

A private family graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in Oxford, N.C.

Although she was currently residing in Greensboro, Alice lived the majority of her life in Aurora, Kinston and Greenville NC. Alice was a 1960 graduate of Aurora High School, where she played on the basketball team and served on several committees. During her life, she attended both Methodist and Episcopal churches. In her late 30's and early 40's she enjoyed playing women's softball for Wheat Swamp Church. Also referred to as "Baby", she loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, playing cards, being around the water, watching college basketball, reading and shopping at Walmart. She was a wonderful mother and friend, as well as a devoted and proud Grandmother.

Alice was preceded in death by the love of her life, William F. "Billy" Grissom, to whom she was married for 53 years; her parents, Don Swain Williamson and Marie Overton Williamson, of Aurora; and her brother Gene A. Williamson, also of Aurora.

Surviving are her beloved daughter, Johna G. Bowen and husband Ron of Greensboro; grandchildren Tory M. Bowen and Hunter W. Bowen, both of Durham; brother Buck Williamson and wife Lala, who was her best friend and daily phone pal, of Aurora; and four nephews and their families, all of eastern North Carolina.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Carolina Children's Hospital, Promise Fund, Campus Box 7237, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.

Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com

As published in The Daily Reflector

Published by The Daily Reflector on Sep. 9, 2018.
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Jimmie Walker

September 10, 2018

We were classmates.prayers for the family.

Jimmie Walker

September 10, 2018

Johna: I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. We always shared a laugh together. I will always remember the great times we had at the river.

Bob Overton

September 10, 2018

We are thinking of the family and sending our love.

Curtis and Vicki Potter

September 10, 2018

Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Just know our thoughts and prayers of healing and peace go out to you.
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Flora Nixon

September 10, 2018

God Bless family

Jayne Bennett

September 9, 2018

So sorry about Aunt Alice. Johna, I pray for you to find peace. I didn't know her very well but what I did know was all good.

Jeannie Benson

September 9, 2018

In my thoughts and prayers at the loss of your loved one.

Frances Hathaway-Raper

September 9, 2018

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