Funeral service for Mrs. Marian Askins Grant, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Higgins funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black and Dr. David McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held 2 hours prior to service at 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
Mrs. Grant was born on March 26, 1934 in Lincoln County, TN to the late David and Iris Archer Askins. Marian attended college at Middle Tennessee Teachers College (now Middle Tennessee State University) for 2 years before finishing her degree at University of Tennessee Chattanooga. She then taught in Chattanooga for 15 years before moving back to Fayetteville to teach at Ralph Askins for 25 more years. Outside of teaching, Marian enjoyed getting to travel and took great pleasure in visiting the beach. She was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ for many years. Mrs. Grant passed away on April 27, 2018 at her residence.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce Grant; son, David (Carol) Grant of Fayetteville, TN; grandson, Payton Grant of Franklin, TN; sister, Myra Askins and friend, Carol Hardin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Askins and Marie Cummins, and twin grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington Street Church of Christ Honduras Fund at PO Box 324, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
11 Comments To "Marian Askins Grant"
#1 Comment By Susan Thompson On April 27, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dear Bruce, David and Myra, I am saddened to hear of Marian’s passing altho’ I know she has been in declining health for some years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. With Love, Susan
#2 Comment By Martha Locke Ricketts On April 27, 2018 @ 8:30 pm
Much love to you, Myra, in this very sad time. Sisters are such a blessing in our lives and my heart hurts for your loss. Martha
#3 Comment By Freda Kinser Blair On April 27, 2018 @ 8:48 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love.
#4 Comment By Barry West On April 27, 2018 @ 8:50 pm
Sorry for your loss
#5 Comment By Nana ..Marion Sneed On April 27, 2018 @ 11:19 pm
I am so sorry for all of you during this sad time. My prayers are with all of you. She was truly a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. I feel Blessed to have known her and all her family .
#6 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On April 28, 2018 @ 12:03 am
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Marian’s family. She was a lovely person, beautiful lady. You are in our prayers.
#7 Comment By Lois Chaplin On April 28, 2018 @ 1:49 am
David, Myra so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lois Chaplin
#8 Comment By Dot Tully On April 28, 2018 @ 12:34 pm
Myra so sorry to hear of the death of your love one. My prayers are with you. Love you
#9 Comment By Cathy Pitts On April 28, 2018 @ 2:15 pm
My children would come to the car proudly wearing the lipstick stain from their afternoon kiss goodbye from the beautiful teacher with the flower in her hair. She was a wonderful lady who touched so many young lives in such a positive way. Thinking of you all.
#10 Comment By Cindy Mitchell Mingle On April 28, 2018 @ 7:21 pm
My heart is so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Grant. My prayers are with you, Mr. Grant, David and Myra. Love to you all.
Cindy Mitchell Mingle
#11 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On April 29, 2018 @ 4:37 pm
David, Ms. Myra and family,
I picked a flower the other day and stuck it in my hair. My thought was of Mrs. Grant. We both shared the same love of flowers. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn