Cora Mae (Ford) Grindstaff's Obituary
Obituary
Cora Mae (Ford) Grindstaff, age 83, born February 7, 1927, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. at Mercy Hospital of Newport, Tennessee. She was of Baptist faith, and a member of Allens Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Walter Grindstaff; father, Dr. Benjamin Parker Ford; and mother Maggie (Rose Raines) Ford. She was the last survivor of 10 siblings. She is survived by her children Earl and Ota Gay Grindstaff of Cosby, TN, Barbara and Chuck Quintard of Georgia, John Martin and Evelyn Grindstaff of Newport, TN, Karen and Mike Click of Cosby; grandchildren Milissa Ball, Katrina Grindstaff, Leornard Earl and John Grindstaff, Gena Cohoon, Ashley Furgerson, and Daniel Messer; 9 great grandchildren; 1 to mention; several nieces, nephews and friends; and a special long life friend, Rachel (Ford) Kendrick. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2011 in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. T. Berry Large and Rev. Doug Messer officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.betty raines Says: January 9th, 2011 at 8:59 pm sorry to hear of your lose i knew cora when she was a resident out at newprt health and rehab i also took of walter out there many of years ago she was a sweet nice person your family wil be in my prayers2.Katrina Joy Grindstaff Says: January 10th, 2011 at 2:05 am Dear family…I love you all and I am so sorry I cannot be there with you during this time of loss. My heartfelt sympathies to you all. I am so glad Nanny is no longer suffering and I am personally glad the last time I visited her, during Christmas, she was was doing well and we had such a good visit with one another. I will cherish that memory. Love to you all.3.Doris Brown Early Says: January 10th, 2011 at 2:29 pm Cora was the last child of my grandfathter Dr. B. P. Ford, of Grassy Fork,Tn. My mother Mamie Lee Ford Brown was Cora's sister. They were very close. All of Walt's and Cora Mae's children and I grew up together . When we would go to vist Daddy Ford in Grassy Fork, we had some wonderful days as we played in the creek in front of Dr. Parker's (as people called Dr. Ford) house. We all had good childhood because of our heritage. I just read the obituary by googling Cora's name. It is good to know that they are all together again. They are sitting by the water that flows from the throne of GOD…ABSENT FROM THE BODY…PRESENT WITH GOD! That is God's promise to a born again child of God.4.Casey Allen Sweeten Says: January 11th, 2011 at 3:52 pm I had the pleasure of taking care of Cora when she was a resident of Newport Health and Rehab.She always knew how to put a smile on my face,and would often tell stories of when she visited my great-grandparents many years ago. She will be greatly missed, my sincere condolences go out to the family5.Sonja Goodson Says: January 13th, 2011 at 2:22 pm Ashley and Family: Have been praying for your Nanny to feel better for quite some time-Well, now she does. I know you will miss her and I know how much you wanted her to see your new little girl in April--be assured - she will. You have a guardian angel in heaven-looking out for you. Remember how much the girls in Accounting love you and we are there for you if you need us. Love and Hugs, Sonja6.Angie Roberts Mathis Says: January 13th, 2011 at 3:47 pm Dear Karen,I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I remember spending time at you house as a child and your mother and father were always so nice to me. I know Daddy thought the world of Walt and your Mom and is so sorry for your loss as well. Please know I am praying for you and your family. With Deepest Sympothy,Angie7.Lisa Reed Raines Says: January 13th, 2011 at 11:36 pm Karen and Family……I'm so sorry to hear of Cora Mae passing, I know how hard it is to lose a parent, if you need anything sweety please let me know. God bless you all at this time. Hugs,Lisa…8.Debbie Allen Benito Says: January 14th, 2011 at 9:48 pm Karen and Family,My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. I remember both of your parents fondly. May God Bless you during this difficult time.Sincerely,Debbie9.Jane Ann Ford-Taylor Says: January 15th, 2011 at 11:11 am My Aunt Cora Mae was always very kind to me. She was my Dad's baby sister. Many good memories come from childhood as we played at Grassy Fork with our cousins. I'm so sorry we didn't get to the services. The weather was so bad. I hope all of Walt and Cora Mae's children will take comfort in that all of the Dr Ford children are with their family members and the circle is not broken anymore. May God continue blessing you all.10.Maxine Clark Staton Says: February 15th, 2011 at 12:42 am Sorry for your loss.
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