Obituary of Grace C. Vannoy

Mrs. Grace Cole Vannoy, age 80, of Turkey Knob Road, Boone, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2015 at Watauga Medical Center. Born December 27, 1934 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late George Marshall and Bessie Miller Cole. Grace was a long time member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where she served as the custodian for 40 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and sang in the Hallelujah Choir. Grace exhibited a servants spirit toward all who knew her. She was a great example to her family, honoring Christ through her daily life. Grace is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles William Vannoy, four children, Richard Vannoy and wife Shelia of Boone, Terry Vannoy and wife Debra of Ormond Beach, Florida, David Vannoy and wife Donna of Boone, and Tweety VanHoose and husband Jeffrey of Boone, seven grandchildren; Vanessa and Natalie Vannoy, Dustin and Darren Vannoy, Samuel Vannoy and wife Ashley, Chaz and Chelsea VanHoose, four great grandchildren, William, Sofia, Kaden and Lyla Vannoy, three sisters, Beulah Crotts of Lenoir, Marie Brewer of Norfolk, and Virginia Spears of Lenoir, one brother, Alfred Cole of Lenoir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Matthew Vannoy, and one sister, Annie Brewer. Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Vannoy will be conducted Monday morning at 11 oclock at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Bud Russell, Rev. Greg Heisler, and Rev. David Vannoy. The body will lie in state at the church from 10 until 11 oclock. Burial will follow in the Vannoy Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Vannoy Cemetery Fund, in care of Charles Vannoy, 123 Turkey Knob Road, Boone, NC 28607. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3 oclock until 5 oclock at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared with the Vannoy family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Vannoy family.