Obituary of Mary Teresa Grig

Mary Teresa Grig, age 66 of Jefferson, passed away at her home on November 5 2019. Teresa was born in Blowing Rock North Carolina on May 16, 1953, to parents Gregory Grig & Lillian Sprott both deceased. Teresa is survived by her brother Eric Grig, Nieces Erika Darden and Bryna Grig, one Nephew David Aaron Grig. She is also survived by several great nieces and great nephew, also a great-great niece. Teresa grew up in Blowing Rock and Winter Park Florida. She was a graduate of Rollins College with a Bachelors in English Literature & American History. Teresa was an avid reader and writer. Her main joys were her two kitties and two dogs. She was a firm believer in love. Teresa had a heart of gold and would help her family in anyways she could. She will truly be missed as she rises to stars in heaven on earth and in our hearts. "Silently a flower blooms. In silence it falls away; Yet here now, at this moment, at this place, The world of the flower, the whole of the world is blooming. This is the talk of the flower, the truth of the blossom: The glory of eternal life is fully shining here." Condolences can be sent to 855 Burgess Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640 care of Eric Grig. Services will be at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the Grig family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Grig family.