Grace Ella Kemp Eris

Born in August 1941 to Emma Lou Olson, former mayor of Pompano Beach, FL, and Wallace Kemp,

Grace grew up in Pompano Beach and quickly developed a wilful and fun-loving personality as

she competed against her big brothers for attention. She attended Pompano High School and

then Broward College.

In the early 1960s, Grace moved to Atlanta, GA where she married Nicolas Eris III in

Morningside Baptist Church and then raised her family in Dunwoody. While in the Atlanta area,

Grace carefully nurtured life-long friendships and was well-known for her million-dollar smile,

caring heart, and joyful spirit. At the same time, she began her 50-year career in real estate and

became a trailblazer for women who chose to work in a corporate setting previously dominated

by men. She was a stellar agent and successful real estate broker.

Once her daughters were grown, Grace moved to Perdido Key, FL where she continued her

career at Aquatic Realty. Always tremendously generous with her time and talent, she served as

a mentor and trusted advisor to many for five decades.

Grace wholeheartedly loved all types of music. She played the guitar and banjo with ease,

sometimes randomly breaking out in song, and was known, on occasion, to lead her beloved

grandchildren in an impromptu kazoo band performance.

Grace was a proud, loving, and generous mother, mother-in-law, aunt, and grandmother. She

found unending joy in spending time with her family and friends. Grace had an indomitable will

to always celebrate her daughters and their families. She attended countless soccer games,

baseball games, chorus concerts, recitals, birthday celebrations, and upheld all their holiday

traditions including her famous bloody marys and Christmas roast.

Grace is predeceased by her grandmother and namesake, Grace Odum (Mama Grace), mother

Emma Lou Olson, father Wallace Kemp, and brothers Weyman Kemp and Herbert Davis.

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, she is survived by her daughters, Kellie Eris Bruce

(David) and Dana Eris Moorhead (Mark) of Atlanta, and grandchildren, John, Will, Nick, and

Martha Grace. Grace is also survived by her longtime friend and business partner Kaye

Howerton, Aunt Mary Emmerson, and beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins - all of whom she

loved dearly.

Grace's greatest joy was spending time with family, friends, and her faithful, cherished Boston

terrier rescue, Gabby. Her love of the ocean and walks on Johnson’s Beach always brought her

happiness. She will be missed beyond measure. Rest in peace, amazing Grace.

You are forever in our hearts.

As a tribute to Grace’s amazing life, the family asks you to consider a charitable donation made

to Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the Eris family.