Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1950
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
Madelyn Grovenstein Obituary
October 30, 1950 - January 1, 2022
Forsyth, Georgia - Madelyn Raley Grovenstein of Forsyth, passed away on January 1, 2022 after a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Snow's Memorial, Cherry Street with Father Scott Winchel officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the Service on Friday.
She was born on October 30, 1950 in Macon, GA to the late Romus E. and Charlotte B. Raley. Madelyn attended A.L. Miller HS and retired from Anderson, Walker & Reichert after many years of service.
She dearly loved her family and friends. Gardening and animals were her passions too.
Madelyn is survived by husband, Bill Grovenstein; daughters; Kelly (Joel) Ross of Macon and Holly (Ken) Kenly of Snyder, TX; sisters; Gwynell (Lou) Davis of Macon and Charlotte (Richard) Katz of Sun Lakes, AZ; grandchildren; Will (Courtney) Stanford of Hubert, NC, Matt (Sama) Stanford of Clearwater, FL, Kaeli (Tyler) Sharpe of Macon, Zach Grovenstein of Forsyth, GA and Kenneth Kenly of Snyder, TX; great-granddaughter, Amelia Sharpe of Macon, GA; brothers-in-law; Bob (Laura) Grovenstein of Ben Wheeler, TX and Tom Grovenstein of Statesboro, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thank you to Nurses Jody Maddox and Lisa Fountain and aide Quala Burnette for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Salvation Army, 2312 Houston Ave., Macon, GA 31206 or Loaves & Fishes Ministry, 651 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31201 or to Save A Pet, Inc., 430 Maynard Church Road, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Please visit snowsmacon.com to express your condolences or share fond memories.
Snows Memorial Chapel, 746 Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Madelyn Grovenstein
2 Entries
Paige Davidson Garvin
January 7, 2022
Holly,
I am so sorry to read about your mother. I know she and Shirley shared a lot of fun times together and great memories. So hard to think they both left us less than six weeks apart from one another. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this time of sorrow!
Phil Simmons
January 5, 2022
So sorry to hear about Madelyn , we were great friends at Rosa Taylor .
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Madelyn Grovenstein's name
Memorial Events
for Madelyn Grovenstein
Jan
7
How to support Madelyn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Madelyn Grovenstein's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
