Grace Dinnery

DINNERY, Ms. Grace Violet Allen, age 67, of Woodstock, passed away November 24, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Norfolk, Va. to the late Walter Clifton Allen Sr. and Grace Violet Doria Allen. She was a Certified Professional Secretary and owned and operated Grace's Creations in Edmonton, Canada. She had recently released a book of poetry entitled "Memories From My Heart" and was near completion on a children's book. Ms. Dinnery loved gardening and animals. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter Clifton Allen II and Robert Allen; and a grandson, Richard Fountain. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Hatchett and husband, Houston, of Williamson, Ga., Kimberly Blair Coleman of Zebulon, Ga., Jennifer Parker Boswell and husband, William, of Woodstock, and Stephanie Parker and Jody Williams of Williamson; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, November 29 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Moody Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace Dinnery Book Fund at 3982 Fox Glen Drive, Woodstock, Ga. 30189, to help complete the publication of her children's book. Moody Funeral Home in Zebulon is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.