Funeral service for Mrs. Mary C. Groce, age 89, of Lebanon, TN, will be conducted Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home, with Bro. Ronnie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens beside her late husband Glen Groce. Mrs. Groce passed away Saturday May, 2, 2015 at Summitt Medical Center in Hermitage, TN.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Wilson and Lula Mae West Campbell. She owned the Touch of Class Dress Shop in Fayetteville for 15 years, was a member of the College Hills Church of Christ and former member of the Washington Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter Brenda Mohlere and husband Michael of Lebanon, TN, granddaughter Michele Mohlere and husband Carlos Arosemena of Atlanta, GA, sisters Marcelle Talley of Nashville, TN, Joanne Ikard and husband Ted of Toney, AL, brothers Bobby L. Campbell and wife Margie of Fayetteville, Rufus Campbell and wife Midge of Sand Mountain, AL, sister-in-law Mahala Campbell of Tullahoma, TN and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother E.W. Campbell and brother-in-law George Talley.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday May, 5, 2015 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Fayetteville/Lincoln County Humane Society.
Brenda and Mike,
So many of us in her Free Spirits class will miss Mary at her corner table, with all who knew her at College Hills church. May the good memories and hope of reunion with her in a better life help sustain you and all the family.
Brenda,
Nancy and I were so saddened to receive the news about your mother’s passing. I know you and Mike have been wonderful caregivers to your mother. May the fond memories of your mother’s life help you through the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing . Please tell Marcele how sorry I am . Judith Lewter Daniels My mother was Inez Campbell Lewter.
Brenda, my heart is sadden for you and your family. I will miss seeing Mary’s smile when I visit your home. The loss of a parent truely rocks your world, especially one that you have cared for in your home for many years. But you will always have your memories each time you see the chair she sat in or a hummingbird outside your window thay she loved to watch. I still talk to my Momma even though she passed six years ago. The hurt will get better but the loss will never go away. You were a good daughter that showed your mother love and caring..and I know she is going to be with you until you see her again in heaven.
We are saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. We were honored to know her and spend time with her. She knew she was loved by us all. We had a lot of smiles with Mary. For Brenda and Mike please know how we always enjoyed our visits with you and always looked forward to seeing Mary. May her soul rest peacefully in heaven. Sending our deepest sympathy
Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was such a kind and gracious southern lady. I always enjoyed going into the shop and keeping up with you through her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Diane Dyer Buchanan
Brenda,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your Mother. I didn’t know her but can say she raised a very nice person when she raised you. Please know that I am thinking of you and that my prayers are for you during this sad time in your life. It’s really hard to give up your Mother.
Blessed be,
Betty Lou