Barbara June Grow

Barbara (Bobbie) June Grow, 85, passed away on April 25, 2020 in Cary, NC. She was born on November 29, 1934 in St. Louis, MO. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Grow, of 54 years. She was a previous resident of the Landings in Savannah, GA and Dunwoody GA. Barbara graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She was a high school science teacher for over 30 years. Barbara was an avid gardener, floral designer and rock collector. In addition, she enjoyed golf, tennis, and loved entertaining family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and dear friend. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Zepf, of Saint Louis, Mo. Barbara was also preceded in death by her mother and father in-law Harry W. Grow Sr. and Mildred A. Grow, and the Mother of the late J. Scott Grow, brother in-law J. LeRoy Cange, and nephew Clifton Cange. Barbara is survived by her son Steven and wife Michele of Cary NC; daughter Tracy Grow of Ellijay, GA; and son Stuart and wife Nina of Hyde Park, NY. Barbara is also survived by her sister In-law Janet Cange of Maryville, IL, 3 nieces – Jennifer (Mike), Amanda (Quinn), & Emily (Paul); and 15 grandchildren - Sarah, Bethany, Scottie, Jacob, Tyler (Allison), Nathan (Kelley), Samantha (Matt), Natalie (Bill), Rebekah, Anna, Lauren, Olivia, Christina, Josh, Emma.

Having loved science and nature so much, Barbara would feel blessed if you would consider a donation gift to the North Carolina State Arboretum in Raleigh, NC. Please copy and paste either of the links below or click on the hyperlinks below on this page under 'Donations' and please fill in the field saying ‘Honor, Memory, & Support Information’.

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1209/giving/plain.aspx?sid=1209&gid=214&pgid=3781&cid=6309&bledit=1&appealcode=LB&dids=997

https://jcra.ncsu.edu/support/giving/index.php