Emma Jean (Beaver) Grindstaff (1928 - 2010)

Born 17 Sep 1928 in Polk, Tennessee, USA.

Ancestors

Died 11 Jan 2010 at age 81 in McCaysville, Fannin, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Emma was born on September 17, 1928, in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Wilford Beaver and Bettie Rhodes. She died on January 11, 2010, in McCaysville, Georgia, at the age of 81, and was buried in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Family

Family Members^[1]

Siblings

• 1.Glen Beaver (1915–1916)
• 2.Virda Lee Beavers Thomas (1920–1994)
• 3.Wilford L Beavers jr. (1925–1975)
• 4. Willa Mae Beavers

Spouse

• Edward William Grindstaff (1921–1989)

Children

• 1.Ricky Lee Grindstaff (1961–1961)
• 2.Ginger (Grindstaff) Rogers
• 3.Kara Grindstaff
• 4. Susan Grindstaff
• 5.Linda O'Neill
• 6.Bill Grindstaff
• 7. Ike Grindstaff

Emma was buried at Hanover Center Cemetery, Hanover, Massachusetts. Her memorial has a photo and links to those of family members.^[2]

Obituary

Mrs. Emma Jean Grindstaff, age 81, of McCaysville, GA, died Monday, January 11, at Fannin Regional Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Copper Basin, daughter of the late Wilfred L. and Betty Rhodes Beaver, and was the wife of the late Edward Grindstaff. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Lee Grindstaff. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Ginger (Grindstaff) Rogers of Epworth, GA., Kara Grindstaff and Susan Grindstaff both of McCaysville, GA, and Linda O'Neill of Holden, MA; two sons, Bill Grindstaff of Blue Ridge, GA, and Ike Grindstaff of McCaysville, GA;, twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Barbara Davidson officiating. Interment followed Stanley Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Dunn, Johnny Thomas, Ryan Harper, Michael Grindstaff, Chris Thurman, and Neal Young. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.^[3]

United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census

Household Members:

Name Wilfred L Beavers, Name Betty Beavers, Name Willie M Beavers, Name Virdalee Beavers, Name Wilfred L Beavers, Name Emma G Beavers, Name John Rhodes^[4]

1940 United States Federal Census

Household Members:

Name W L Beaver, Name Betty Beaver, Name Willa Mae Beaver, Name Virda Lee Beaver, Name W L Beaver Junior, Name Emma Jean Beaver^[5]

Headstone

Emma's Headstone^[6]

Emma Jean Beavers Grindstaff

Sources

1. ↑ Family: FamilySearch
2. ↑ Find A Grave memorial # 65690558 Emma Jean Beaver Grindstaff
3. ↑ Obituary: Published Akins Funeral Home | http://www.akinsfuneralhome.com/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=491059&fh_id=11206
4. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census Detail Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Polk, Tennessee; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342002,Publisher Date 2002, Ancestry.com
5. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census Detail Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03927; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 70-12,Publisher Date 2012, Ancestry.com
6. ↑ Headstone: Created & Photo by: dreid2277#47339526 added: 15 Feb 2011;(Findagrave.com),[online].

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