Bertha Grant Townes

Pickens – Mrs. Bertha Grant Townes, widow of James Fletcher Townes, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 17, 2016. Mrs. Townes was born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Julius Walter and Addie Hudson Grant. She was a faithful member of Bethany Church of God for 65 years where she served as church clerk for 34 years, formerly taught Sunday School and sang in the choir and with the Townes Family Singers. Mrs. Townes was a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. Survivors include her four children, James Fletcher Townes, Jr. of the home, Joyce and Reverend Carl McConnell of Dacusville, Dianne Townes of Pickens and Debra Swaney of Pickens. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Cecil H. Grant and Joseph W. Grant both of Pickens and 4 sisters, Dorothy Dodgens, Elizabeth Eades, Katie and Lou Grant all of Pickens. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Townes was preceded in death by brothers, Reverend Bill Grant, Reverend Donald Grant and sisters, Bernice Couch, Veda Mae Townes and Inez Grant. The family will receive friends Monday, June 20, 2016 from 1:30 to 3 PM at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with funeral services following at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with The Reverend Roger Stephens officiating and a eulogy by Mr. Lynn Townes. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and gardens with The Reverend Carl McConnell officiating. A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com The family is at the home. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC