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Carolyn Grisham Obituary

Carolyn S. Grisham, 74, of Sparta died Thursday, September, 18, 2003 at Saint Joseph Hospice, Lexington. Mrs. Grisham was a former school teacher, homemaker and a member of the Long Ridge Baptist Church. Born in Monterey, KY, October 9, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Marie Claxon Stephens. She is survived by her husband Walton Grisham, JR.; daughter Pamela Grisham of Bedford, TX; 2 brothers, Barton Stephens of Horseshoe Bay, TX and Richard Stephens of Port Ludlow, Washington. Arrangements are being handled by McDonald & New Funeral Homes, 202 Main Street, Owenton, KY, where family will receive friends from 2-8 pm, Sunday, September 21, 2003. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday, September 22, 2003 at the funeral home and interment will be at Monterey Cemetery with Bros. Jesse Bourne and Sam Owens officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass or Long Ridge Baptist Church. Guest book at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Sep. 20, 2003.

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