Funeral service for Ms. Crystal Tanille Groce, age 32 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Wednesday at 10 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Ms. Groce passed away Sunday at her residence.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Dennis and Lisa Haislip Groce, was employed by Dr. Steve Lynn DDS in Tullahoma and was attending the Cyruston Church of Christ and a member of Westwood Church of Christ in Tullhoma.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her sister Camille Allar and husband Richard of Tullahoma, nephew Casey Allar and nieces Alina and Olivia Allar, grandmother Gayle Haislip of Fayetteville, aunts Lorie Sherman and husband Patrick of Thompson Station, Lana Woodard of Tullahoma and Steve Woodard of Tullahoma and Janice Logan of Fayetteville, uncle Wilburn Groce and wife Helen of Fayetteville, cousins Alanna Woodard of Tullahoma, Tim and Jason Groce, Jennifer Crabtree and husband Danny and son Logan of Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by grandparents Joe and Rachel Jean Groce and Morgan Haislip, cousin Christopher Mathis and uncle James Logan.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 PM till 8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystophy Foundation or (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease) CMT Foundation, Community Foundation for the Allenghenies, 116 Market St, Ste 4, Johnstown, PA 15901.
54 Comments To "Crystal Tanille Groce"
#1 Comment By LaDonna Smith On February 20, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
We were very blessed to have met and had the opportunity to get to know Tanille. She was a great person and you couldn’t help but love her sweet spirit. Her smiling face brightened up many of my days rather she knew it or not. We are praying for peace comfort and understanding for all the family & friends. May God Bless You!
#2 Comment By Cindy Mitchell Mingle On February 20, 2012 @ 10:27 pm
Lisa, Dennis, Camille, Aunt Gayle, Lori, Lana and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Tanille. I heart hurts for you. I know this must be so hard and I hope you find some peace in knowing she is in heaven. We will be praying for all of you for days and days to come.
Cindy, Alec and Tyler Mingle
#3 Comment By Carolyn Tandy On February 20, 2012 @ 10:44 pm
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
#4 Comment By Jon and Christie (Mitchell) Atkins On February 20, 2012 @ 10:49 pm
We are deeply sorry for your loss! We will continue to keep your sweet family in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, The Atkins
#5 Comment By Tammy Bigham Dean On February 20, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
Dennis & Lisa: I am so sorry for this unspeakable loss. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. May God hold you up and bless you and your family.
#6 Comment By Lori Thornton On February 20, 2012 @ 11:46 pm
Tanille was the sweetest person, that one could ever meet. She could light up a room with that beautiful smile ! She will be sadly missed by many. Praying for the entire Groce Family, as you all grieve this great loss. Praying for God to be with you all, now and in the coming days. Tanille was loved by many, and she loved everyone!
Many Prayers.
Lori (Boone) Thornton & Family
#7 Comment By Terry & Phyllis Gentry On February 21, 2012 @ 3:13 am
Dennis, Lisa & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Tanille. We pray that God will wrap you all in HIs loving arms and help you through this very difficult time.
Much love,
Shorty & Phyllis
#8 Comment By Melissa and Kenny Peterson On February 21, 2012 @ 3:17 am
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Kenny & Melissa
#9 Comment By Debbie Dickey Broadway On February 21, 2012 @ 3:25 am
Dennis and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Debbie Dickey Broadway
#10 Comment By Mike Raby On February 21, 2012 @ 3:45 am
Dennis I am so sorry to hear of Crystal passing my thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
#11 Comment By Judy Holt On February 21, 2012 @ 3:52 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
#12 Comment By Jerry Raby On February 21, 2012 @ 4:57 am
Dennis,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I won’t be in town or I would be there at the funeral. God bless.
#13 Comment By DeLois O’Neal Thompson On February 21, 2012 @ 6:07 am
For all the family,
Please except my deepest sympathy in the loss of Tanille. I just couldn’t imagine losing one of my children. Remember that God has his loving arms around wrapped around you tightly to give you the support you’ll need during this time. Memories of Tanille will carry you through. Bless you all.
DeLois
#14 Comment By David Ingram On February 21, 2012 @ 11:21 am
Dennis, my condolences to you and your family.
David
#15 Comment By Leah Plunkett On February 21, 2012 @ 2:26 pm
Thinking of you
#16 Comment By Steve and Brenda Jefferson On February 21, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
What a sweet, kind and loving young women !! I will miss her smiling face and sweet nature. I always enjoyed talking with her. She loved her family and being an Aunt !! I am so sorry for your loss!!! May the Lord give you comfort !!! Love Steve and Brenda
#17 Comment By Amanda Hazelbaker On February 21, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
Dennis, Lisa & Camille
Tanille was truly an amazing person. I will surely miss seeing her nearly everyday, talking to her for hours on those summer days that we would check the mail at the same time. Tanille had such a sweet spirit and was always smiling. Praying for comfort for you and your family daily. God Bless You!!
#18 Comment By Jennifer Wyatt Haynes On February 21, 2012 @ 3:04 pm
Dear Lisa, Dennis and family,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Tanille. She was such a sweet girl and I always enjoyed visiting with her when we ran into one another. I know you are all heart broken and I pray God comforts you and holds you close. In time, may the wonderful memories will bring you much peace. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Much Love, Jennifer
#19 Comment By Debbie and Matthew Miahnahri On February 21, 2012 @ 3:14 pm
Dennis, Lisa, Camille, Gayle, Lori and Lana
My heart aches for you all. I pray God gives you strength in the days ahead. Know that we all love you and are keeping you in thoughts and prayer.
#20 Comment By Kathy Presti On February 21, 2012 @ 3:16 pm
Dennis, Lisa and Camille, Words cannot say how truly sorry I am to hear of your loss. My heart hurts for you all during this time. I will miss Tenille’s wonderful smile and loving personality. She was a kind and gentle person with a heart of gold and will be truly missed by all who knew her.
#21 Comment By Jennifer Buchanan & Chase & Chance Hernandez On February 21, 2012 @ 3:36 pm
Dennis, Lisa & Camille,
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tanille was such a bright light and presence in every life she touched. She will be sorely missed by all, but know she is in the loving arms of our lord, and my mama is with her, watching over us all. The boys and i love you all.
#22 Comment By Debbie White Taylor On February 21, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
Dennis and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I remember Tanille from hers and Amy’s school years. She waqs such a kind and caring person. She will be missed by all. I paray God wrap his arms around you all now and grant you peace that surpasses all understanding.
Thoughts and prayers,
Debbie
#23 Comment By Debra West On February 21, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
To the Groce family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Tanille. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless.
In Christian love,
Debra
Lynchburg Church of Christ
#24 Comment By Bill & Mary Lee Rennie On February 21, 2012 @ 4:38 pm
We are deeply sorry for your loss! May God help you through this difficult time. God Bless You.
#25 Comment By Mike & Diana Logan On February 21, 2012 @ 5:05 pm
We can remember the laughter that always came from your family, there was never a dull moment : ) We were so lucky to have known Tanille and even though it would be several years in between us seeing each other she always welcomed us with a huge hug, a warm smile and a “remember when” moment.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love you all,
Mike & Diana Logan
#26 Comment By Betty McKinney Holland On February 21, 2012 @ 5:44 pm
To Lisa and family:
We are so saddened to hear of the sudden death of Tanille. Our prayers and heart-felt sympathy go out to each of you. May God sustain you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
#27 Comment By bill & faynell barnes On February 21, 2012 @ 5:48 pm
we are very sorry for your loss, it has been a pleasure to have known tanille and shared time with her at cyruston church. our prayers and thoughts are with you.
bill and faynell barnes
#28 Comment By Tracy and Monica Means On February 21, 2012 @ 7:02 pm
Our hearts go out to you during this trying time in your lives. Tanille was a very special young lady. Her smile and sweet personality were always present when you met her. We are praying for God’s strength and loving arms to carry you through this time.
#29 Comment By Stanley Trentham On February 21, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
Dennis and family
I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
#30 Comment By Cindy McWhirter Tyler On February 21, 2012 @ 8:00 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of Tanille. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I pray you will find strength in the good times with her.
#31 Comment By Sarah raby On February 21, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
I was so shocked to hear the news. She was so precious to me. She was a ray of sunshine each and every time I saw her. Teaching her was a privilege. When she worked at WalGreens, I would go in there just to get a hug. I loved her and I will miss her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
Sarah and Jack Raby
#32 Comment By Jacqueline Cantrell On February 21, 2012 @ 9:14 pm
Tanille, I know you are in Heaven smiling down on us. It hurt my heart to hear the news last night. I cried & I prayed & I never even got the chance to say goodbye. Work just won’t be the same without you. I thank God that I got the opportunity to meet you, become friends, and share happy moments. I will cherish our time together and keep you in my heart forever. I love you girl! May God comfort your family during this most difficult time. Another angel is called home. Until we meet again…..
#33 Comment By Monica Spray On February 21, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Camille, Lana and all of the Haislip and Groce family
I was so sorry to hear of you loss. I know I would be devestated if it were my sister or niece. May God comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead. We will be praying for you both and all of your family.
#34 Comment By Angel S. Wilson On February 21, 2012 @ 10:05 pm
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Groce family in the loss of Tanille. She and I were classmates for many years, and she was always a sweet and kind person. I pray comfort and peace to you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep you all.
#35 Comment By Gina Haislip On February 21, 2012 @ 10:14 pm
Dennis & Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
#36 Comment By Pat Jones On February 21, 2012 @ 11:15 pm
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your precious daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God supplies all your needs during this time. We love you! Pat and William
#37 Comment By Terry & Cheryl Hobbs On February 22, 2012 @ 12:27 am
Praying for your family. May God help you as you journey though these tough times.
#38 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On February 22, 2012 @ 1:36 am
Dennis, Lisa, Camille, Gayle,
There aren’t any words to tell you how saddened we were over reading of Tanille’s death.
She was such a lovely person inside and out and such a joy to be around. We loved her and will always miss seeing that sweet and sincere smile every time we saw her somewhere.
I can’t imagine the suffering you are all going through right now, may your fond memories of her help you to overcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will be with you for sometime to come.
We love you all,
God Bless
#39 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On February 22, 2012 @ 1:45 am
Dennis, Lisa, Camille, Gayle,
There aren’t any words to tell you how saddened we were over reading of Tanille’s death.
She was such a lovely person inside and out and such a joy to be around. We loved her and will always miss seeing that sweet and sincere smile every time we saw her somewhere.
I can’t imagine the heartache all of you are going through right now, may your fond memories of her help you to overcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will be with you for sometime to come.
We love you all,
God Bless
#40 Comment By Bob & Cindy Dunivan On February 22, 2012 @ 2:12 am
Dear Friends,
We were saddened to learn of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days and weeks ahead. Your daughter brought joy to many who knew her. She was a blessing to all.
Bob & Cindy Lynn Dunivan
CHS class of 1971 & 1976
#41 Comment By Julie Mathis Caldwell On February 22, 2012 @ 2:18 am
Dennis, Lisa, Mrs. Haislip, Lorie, Lana, Camille, and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and am extending my deepest sympathy to all of you since the loss of Tanile. Even at a young age when she came to the child care program at LCHS, she wore a smile (more like a giggle) all of time. You could tell she enjoyed it and I enjoyed her being there. She always had a sweetness to her that most people never have at all. It was a great pleasure to have known her! I am sure she touched many people’s lives and I know she will be missed terribly!
Warmly,
Julie Mathis Caldwell
#42 Comment By Krystal Wilhoite On February 22, 2012 @ 2:26 am
It seems like a dream….Crystal I enjoyed working with you at Walgreens..Im going to miss our long talks and going to church with you…You will be greatly missed….Praying for you and your family
#43 Comment By Terry Mathis On February 22, 2012 @ 3:17 am
Dennis, Lisa, Camille, Gayle, Lorie, Lana and Steve
I am so sorry about the loss of Tanille. My memory of a her as a young girl was that smile. She could light up a room.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Terry
#44 Comment By Violet Harry On February 22, 2012 @ 2:47 pm
I was so sad to hear about Tanille. She was always a delightful, happy girl with a beautiful spirit. She was a classmate and friend of our son and I knew her from the years of working for the school system. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you.
Violet Harry
#45 Comment By Anthony & Kay Honey On February 22, 2012 @ 3:08 pm
Dear Dennis, Lisa and Camile,
Our heart goes out to you in your loss. Tanille was a wonderful young lady. Always a smile and hello for everyone. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.
Your friends,
Anthony and Kay
#46 Comment By Martha Hobby On February 22, 2012 @ 3:19 pm
We are so sory about your loss. We pray that God will comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you.
#47 Comment By gayle daly pridmore On February 22, 2012 @ 7:33 pm
David and I didn’t know Crystal, but she sounds like a beautiful girl, loved my many. We cannot imagine what you are going through. Psalm 55:22 says “…cast they troubles on the Lord and He shall sustain thee…” You will be in our prayers.
David and Gayle Pridmore
#48 Comment By Stacey Oliver On February 22, 2012 @ 8:52 pm
I met Tanille while working at Walgreen’s in Tullahoma. What an awesome person. She always held her head up and let nothing get her down. She was a true delight to be around. Camille, I hope your children realize how much their Aunt loved them. She couldn’t have loved them any more if they were her own. Her smile will be truly missed. May you rest in peace, friend.
#49 Comment By C.N. & Barbara Bates On February 22, 2012 @ 9:22 pm
We were so saddened to hear of Tanille’s death. She was such as sweet girl. I remember here especially at Molina
Church. She was in my Sunday school class. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
C.N. and Barbara
#50 Comment By Andrea Delap On February 22, 2012 @ 9:48 pm
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Tanille. I have many fond memories of growing up together at day care. Like Lisa said after Granny passed away, we had so many special times together camping, putting on Christmas Plays, and just playing and being kids. Over the years I would see Tanille from time to time and she was always so sweet and that smile was just beautiful. I know that you all will miss her terribly. Randy and I will keep you all in our prayers as you face the days ahead.
Love,
Andrea
#51 Comment By Angie HALL On February 22, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
So deeply sorry to hear this.. Our prayers are with you and your family..
#52 Comment By Debra Davis On February 23, 2012 @ 1:09 am
Lisa and family, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Tanille. Please know that I will be praying for you in the days to come. May God Bless You All!!
Debra
#53 Comment By Neil Honey On February 23, 2012 @ 5:09 pm
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and His peace that surpasses all understanding.
Sincerely, Neil Honey
#54 Comment By Rexine Pigg On March 8, 2012 @ 2:52 am
Lisa & Family, I am so sad to hear of your daughter’s death but am thankful that she suffers no more the health issues she experienced. God has a plan for all of us and we must trust and obey His Will. I regret that I didn’t know Tanile but I am sure she was a darling young lady if she was anything like her mother and family. There is a striking resemblence in the photo posted. She was a beautiful girl taken from us much too soon and will be sorely missed. May God hold you close and give you the strength to cling to your memories of the good times you shared here on earth with the wonderful promise that you will someday be rejoined. Love you, Rexine