Grace Ellison Drake Hawes

Franklin, NC - Grace Ellison Drake Hawes, age 87, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 in a local nursing center. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert K and Caroline S. Corwin Drake. She was a homemaker; loved playing bridge and was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church.

Grace is survived by her husband of 66 years, Theodore W. Hawes, Jr; a son, Theodore W. Hawes III; four grandchildren, Jessica, J. R., Jennifer and Shelly Gerba; three great-grandchildren and longtime friend and caregiver, Sue Passmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gail Hawes Gerba and a great-grandchild, Anthony Gerba.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dorrie Pratt officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 84 Church St., Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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