Sherrill Dalton "Muffin" Grant

1948 - 2023

Sherrill "Muffin" Dalton Grant
June 25, 1948 - May 31, 2023
Charlotte, North Carolina - Having spent her last hours with her loving family, Muffin Dalton Grant stepped into her heavenly home on May 31, 2023, after a battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Raleigh NC on June 25, 1948, to Rufus McCanless Dalton and Ruth Sherrill Dalton. She spent most of her childhood and school years in Mooresville, NC before moving to Charlotte in 1964. She graduated from Chatham Hall in Chatham, VA and from Hollins College (now University) in Roanoke, VA. She met and married the love of her life, Mitchell Teague Grant and, although divorced after 40 years, she loved him until the day she died. Muffin volunteered for the Junior Leagues of both Charlotte and Boston MA, the Children's Theater Auxiliary, the Mint Museum Auxiliary, the Arts and Science Council, the Charlotte Pregnancy Resource Center and others. She found her true passion in the study and teaching of the Bible. She joined Bible Study Fellowship in Wellesley, MA in 1986 and was asked to start a new women's class of BSF on her return to Charlotte. She taught that class for 8 years and became a BSF Area Advisor for 2 more years.
Muffin is survived by her father, Rufus M. Dalton; her children Sarah Grant Graham and her husband Jeff of Charlotte, Mitchell Thomas Grant and his wife, Kristie of Rock Hill; her grandchildren Fletcher Donald Graham, Archer Mitchell Graham, Olivia Hays Grant, Mitchell Thomas Grant Jr, and William Michael Grant; her wonderful nieces and nephews, and cousins both Daltons and Sherrills. Muffin is also survived by 3 brothers and their spouses, Rufus M. Dalton Jr. and Karen of Pittsboro, NC, Robert F. Dalton and Barbi of Marco Island, FL and David G. Dalton and Jill of Charlotte. She also leaves an amazing group of girlfriends who have been there for each other through thick and thin.
The family would like to thank Muffin's caregivers – Olga, Daniella, Isabel and Sonia – who provided invaluable support, care and companionship. Their love for Muffin and her family was such a blessing. The family would also like to thank the Charlotte Hospice nurses and staff. The personal care and concern given to Muffin was comforting and compassionate.
Services will be held at Calvary Church (5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Charlotte, NC 28226) Visitation for family and friends will be held in the Chapel on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 6-7:30pm. The funeral service will be held in the Sanctuary at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to one of Muffin's beloved organizations – Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center or Fellowship of Performing Arts.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.