Mary A. Grant, 72, of Holiday FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2020 following a short illness. She was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Born January 23,1948 in Bushnell Ill. She was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Mable Mason. She is preceded in death by Betty Chambers (sister) and Ruby Knapp (sister).
Mary worked in management at the water company in Kincaid, WV. She was a fulltime pastor’s wife working in children’s ministry, WCG/CWC Women’s ministry, and in every area of ministry where there was a need. Mary loved serving the Lord and never missed an opportunity to share her love of Jesus with all she came in contact with. She never met a stranger, and had such a kind and loving heart of service. Words cannot describe the impact she had on countless lives everywhere she went.
She loved spending time caring for children and working with youth. She would not hesitate to get down in the sandbox at the church campground and play with the children to bring joy to their hearts. It was in this very sandbox that she caught the attention of another heart, the love of her life, Gerald L Grant. It was love at first sight and just a few months later on March 7, 1971, they were married. They enjoyed 49 years together devoted in love with each other and their Lord.
Gerald survives his precious wife and cherishes the many precious memories they have made over the years. Also left to cherish her memory are brother Thomas E. (Mary Ann) Mason, sister Wanda (Alan) Post, brother Larry (Deb) Mason, sister Kathy Hiel, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, church family, and friends.
She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Community Church of God in New Port Richey, Fl where she served the Lord as treasurer and sang praises to her Lord through song. One of her favorite songs to sing was “Consider the Lilies”. She would proclaim the love and care of the Lord and bless so many with her singing.
A visitation service will be held October 31, 2020 at Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens from 1-2 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Artie Campbell and Rev. Dave Hall officiating. Services will also be available to view live on Facebook @ Cornerstone Community Church of God, NPR. Interment will follow in the memorial gardens. There will be a reception following the services at the Cornerstone Community Church of God, 5708 Trouble Creek Rd. New Port Richey, Fl.
Online condolences may be sent at www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries. Arrangements made by Meadowlawn Funeral Home, NPR. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cornerstone Community Church of God to help with family expenses.
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