Roxie Grant

Roxie Grant, 101, a life-long resident of Columbia, MO passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9th from 11am-12pm at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia. Funeral service will begin at 12pm followed by burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roxie was born September 18, 1921 in Columbia, MO, to Sam and Maddie Hall Pollock. At the age of eight she became the foster daughter to Manliss T and Maury Watson. She attended Strawn School through eighth grade. In 1943 she met and married Elijah Grant. Roxie was a homemaker for most of her life. When her son Danny went off to school she wanted to help the family so she went to work at West Junior High School, now known as West Middle School working in the kitchen. She retired from the school district in 1986. After Elijah’s passing, she learned to use her John Deere riding mower and off she went. She wouldn’t allow anyone to mow her yard - ever! She lived with her beloved dog Maddie and there were so many activities she enjoyed such as ceramics, crocheting and quilting. She volunteered with Columbia Parks and Recreation doing ceramics. She had a proud moment being recognized as Parks and Recreation’s volunteer of the month. One of her favorite things to do was crochet baby bear blankets for her friends and family and all her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons Jerry (Sharon) Grant and Danny (Kim) Grant all of Columbia, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and loving extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and foster-parents, children Kay Pipes Haymart, Gary Wayne Grant, grandson Darin Grant, great-grandson Timothy Grant, siblings Bill, Ralph, Nadine, Margaret and Ruby and her beloved husband Elijah.

For the last few years of Roxie’s life she remained very active at Mill Creek Village and adored their staff. Her family would like to thank everyone there along with the staff of Gentiva Hospice for the love and care they provided her.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church 3200 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 or the Central Missouri Humane Society 616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202

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