Rupert RcCams (grant October 7, 1920 - *Aj>ri( 4, 2009 Wednesday, Aprif 15, 2009 Mt. Ofive Memoriaf arcCens Augusta, Gjeorgia WiCCiams Tuneraf O^ome `Augusta, Cj`A &> Patterson TuneraC 9fome 'Richmond, ']`N Obituary (Mrs. (Rupert (Acfams Qrant Mrs. Rupert Adams Grant peacefully departed this life Saturday, April 4, 2009. Born on October 7, 1920, in Keysville, GA, Mrs. Grant was one of eleven children bom to the late Jim and Annie Marshall Adams. In addition to her parents, two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. She was first married to her high school sweetheart, Charlie Williams, in 1938 and traveled throughout the northern United States during his service in the United States Army. After his death, she lived in Battle Creek, Michigan and later married James Clark who also preceded her in death. After her marriage to Raymond Grant, they lived in Richmond, IN. He preceded her in death in 2001. s. Grant was a deeply spiritual woman and served hithfully and generously as a member of the Greater econd Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a faithful volunteer at a local senior adult center. In retirement, Mrs. Grant cheerfully shared with others the knowledge and experience gained as a retail industry associate for over thirty years. Totally devoted to family, she was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend. To continue her legacy of generosity and love are three sisters, Elizabeth Adams Bert, Annie Ruth Adams Green, Augusta; Myrtis Adams Roberts, Atlanta; and a brother, Arthur Adams of Augusta; a stepson, Jerry (Janet) Wilson, Battle Creek, MI; and step daughter-in-law, Blondelle Grant, Carson, CA; beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family gratefully acknowledges her many friends in the Richmond, IN community and extends a special thank you to Vicky Bryant, a neighbor and friend, for the care and support she gave to Mrs. Grant. Order of CeCebration *Dr. `Robert WiCCiams, `Presiding iPastor, Servants Church Augusta, Georgia Caff to Worship The 23rdPsalm T'he `Invocation Dr. Robert Williams `Praise of Worship Mr. David Adams Nephew of Rupert Adams Grant Litany of Sharing Mrs. Faye Roberts Moody Niece of Rupert Adams Grant `fh e tEufogy Dr. Robert Williams Committaf Service Dr. Robert Williams `Active /PaC(hearers David Adams, Don Becton, Sr., Harvey Eberhart, Eugene Roberts, Mackie Wesby & Randy Williams 'Message of (gratitude We praise God fo r having had Rupert Adams Grant as our sister, aunt and friend. Both her love and memory will remain in our hearts and spirits forevergently guiding us to always walk as she did, with dignity, compassion fo r all mankind, love fo r all of herfam ily and peace. Thank you to all who reached out to us in love, prayers, visits and the generous sharing o fyour time, talent and resources. We have been strengthened by each thoughtful word and steadied by each warm embrace. We ask that you continue to remember us in prayer as we will remember you. May God bless all o fyou. `Adams Tamity `free Jim Adams Born: 04/01/1868 Died: 02/05/1960 `Parents Annie Belle Marshall Adams Born: 11/09/1897 Died: 03/11/1971 CfiiCfren Eula Mae Adams Becton Born: 08/06/1916 Died: 11/04/1983 Rupert Adams Grant Born: 10/07/1920 Died: 04/04/2009 Elizabeth Adams Bert Born: 09/03/1923 Maggie Adams Born: 07/11/1924 Died: Date Unknown Ruth Adams Green Bom : 08/21/1925 Jacob (J.B.) Adams Born: 03/05/1927 Died: 04/12/1990 James Adams Born: 06/01/1929 Died: 03/28/1976 Solomon Adams Born: 03/04/1931 Died: Date Unknown Myrtis Adams Roberts Born: 09/19/1932 Cleveland Adams Born: 08/31/1935 Died: 02/10/1974 Arthur Adams Born: 05/16/1939