Kiah Marie Raby

Franklin, NC - Kiah Marie Raby, age 46, of Franklin, NC passed away April 10, 2012. Born in Tampa, FL she was the daughter of William and Margurite Beathea Gornto Sammons of Ocala, FL. She was married to Ellis Raby for twelve years. She was a finisher at Liberty Woodworkers and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Kiah is survived by one daughter, Kristen Nesmith of Franklin, NC; one son, James Teems of Franklin, NC and two step-sons, Greg Raby of Franklin, NC and Daniel Raby of Tifton, GA; one brother, William Sammons, Jr of Ocala, FL and seven grandchildren, Zane Teems, Jacob Hatch, Brianna Raby, Emily Raby, Ashley Raby, Bailey Raby and Olivia Raby.

Funeral services will be held, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Raby, Daniel Raby, Dan Cabe, Steve Carpenter, Ellis Raby, James Teems and Tony Lewis.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 13, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.