Ethel Marie Waldroop

Franklin, NC - Ethel Marie Waldroop, age 77, of the Cartoogechaye Community, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 in an Asheville hospital. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Grady H. and Nannie Battles Waldroop. She was a retired secretary, and a member of Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Belva W. Anderson of Moultria, GA and Katherine Waldroop of Gastonia, NC; five brothers, Bob "George B." Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Glenn H. "Rusty" Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Charles H. Waldroop of Marietta, GA, Wendell Waldroop of Franklin, and Mickey Waldroop of Marietta, GA; several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde S. Waldroop and Grover Q. Waldroop.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 28th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Sharon Gieger officiating. Burial will be at Maidens Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Waldroop, Danny Waldroop, Mitch Waldroop, Nathan Waldroop, Steve Waldroop, Derrek Waldroop and Wesley Waldroop.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.