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Grace Nichols Obituary
Hebron - Grace Esther Nichols, 74, of Hebron passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Bessie Messick.
Grace loved children and babysat for many of the kids in Hebron. She worked at Cherokee Lanes bowling alley and for 13 years worked in the deli at Food Lion before retiring. Along with her sister Barbara and son Josh, Grace enjoyed going to the casino and playing the slots and in the past she enjoyed going to play BINGO.
She is survived by her son, Joshua G. Nichols; sister, Barbara Murray; several nieces and nephews; and two special neighbors, Lynette Kenney and Cindy Daugherty. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Raymond "Buddy" Edward Nichols in September; five brothers, Robert, Richard, Danny, Melvin, Jr., and Lester Messick; and sister, Ruby Ford.
A Celebration of Grace's Life will be held Wednesday at 11am at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
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Claire Anderson
March 20, 2019
I have fond memories of working with Grace at Food Lion many years ago. I just found out she passed away. Im sorry I lost touch with her. She truly was a very sweet person to everyone she met.
A B
November 13, 2018
Everyday we make decision in life on how we choose to live that life and Mrs. Grace did just that , Remembering the most important things about her is she loved and that love we reciprocated (Isaiah 43:11 please accept my sincere condolences
November 12, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40
Edith Adkins
November 12, 2018
I remember Grace well from the Cherokee Bowling Lanes. Rest in Peace Grace and I know that you were welcomed at the Golden Gates by the Love of your Life.
November 11, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time.
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