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Rowena Grainger Obituary
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Rowena Cannon Grainger was born June 17, 1920 in Green Sea, SC to the parents of Hiram and Ella Cannon, and died September 3, 2014 after a prolonged decline of health in Raleigh, NC where she lived with her daughter, Deborah Keever.
Mrs. Grainger grew up in Green Sea, SC and was a graduate of Green Sea High School.
She was wed to John William Grainger, Sr. on June 18, 1938. Together they had four children, Deanne, John, Frank and Deborah.
Mrs. Grainger was preceded in death by her first born child, Deanne; father, Hiram Cannon; husband, John William Grainger, Sr.; mother, Ella Pridgen Cannon; brother, Leo Cannon; and sisters Irene Blanton and Vera Phillips.
She is survived by sons John W. Grainger, Jr., and wife Virginia, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, H. Frank Grainger, and wife Judi, of Cary, NC and daughter Deborah Rowena Keever, and husband Michael, of Raleigh, NC.
In addition to her children she was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Dawn Snyder, and husband Richard, Amanda Grainger, Deanne Grainger, Michelle Grainger, Frank Grainger II, and wife Kristen, Ralph Trango, and wife Shay, John Trango, and wife Annette, and Paul Trango, and wife Amanda. She was also blessed with 11 great grandchildren, 7 nieces and 4 nephews.
Miss Rowena, as she was affectionately called, served as the Williams Township cafeteria manager for 37 years where she was "grandmother" to thousands of children. She was very instrumental in obtaining a North Carolina retirement program for public school cafeteria workers. After retirement she enjoyed greeting diners at The Todd House in Tabor City.
She was a loyal and active member of Clarendon Baptist Church where she served on numerous committees and as the Church Hostess for more than 50 years.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Wake County and Lekita Care for their support and wonderful care during her prolonged illness.
Visitation will be at Inman Funeral Home in Tabor City on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 6 – 8 pm.
Funeral service will be held at Clarendon Baptist Church in Clarendon, NC on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11am. Interment will immediately follow the service in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, NC.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church, 2326 Sidney Cherry Grove Rd, Clarendon, NC, 28432 or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607.
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Memories and Condolences
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Al and Francine Peck
September 6, 2014
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Grainger families. Although I had not seen Mom Grainger in several years I was blessed to have shared some happy times with her. She was always so full of life and joyful. She was mother to my very best friend John who I still share time with two or three times a year. His family is like a second family to me and I had the pleasure of watching all his kids grow up. Ging also treats my wife and I just like family and throws out the welcome mat. Mom will be missed but she and Dad will be happy being together again. Love to all, Al and Francine Peck
September 4, 2014
Thinking of you all, Ada Evans Davis
Merrie Aust
September 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Rowena was a special lady - and I will
remember her smile and sweet grace .
She filled her life with love and
as I hear the stories about how she touched others I am reminded that
Rowena will always be alive in our
hearts.
Merrie Aust
Jean Hester
September 4, 2014
Grandma Grainger touched our hearts with her love and that special smile she had. Our family will truly miss her but we will have all the memories made over the years.
Jean & Jack Hester
Cary /Florida
Becky Pajor
September 4, 2014
So very sorry for your loss.
Renee Allen
September 4, 2014
Dear Frank and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Miss Rowena's passing yesterday morning but are content in knowing that she is finally at peace and not suffering anymore.
I will always hold such precious memories of her during her visits to Cary. One in particular and will always be memorable is sitting upstairs trying to talk to her and Veda during lunchtime, but Miss Rowena didn't pay much attention to me. I was interrupting her soap operas so Veda and I would laugh and wait until a commercial came on, then talk with her. She was such a delightful and loving lady and I will miss her dearly.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May your hearts continue to be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived.
Renee' and Ronnie Allen
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