Marianne Grant

Marianne Grant, 29, of Blythewood, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. She was born in Lexington, South Carolina, a daughter of Joseph Richard and Linda Kay Grant. Marianne was a graduate of Ridge View High School, Class of 2000, where she excelled in cross country and softball. She was a magna cum laude graduate of Clemson University, Class of 2004. While at Clemson, Marianne was a member of the varsity rowing team. Following graduation, she served an internship at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. She then accepted a position at Texas A & M, where she specialized in diabetes education. Marianne was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she had been baptized and confirmed. Marianne was a truly loving person who gave much to mankind and showed great respect to all the animal kingdom.

Survivors include her parents, Richard and Linda Grant of Blythewood; brother, Logan Grant and wife, Brooke, of Raleigh, NC; niece, Ava Grant; nephew, Hudson Grant; uncle, The Rev. Dr. Tony Grant and wife, Beth, of York; and Pico, her beloved chihuahua.

The funeral service for Marianne will be held 2 o’clock, Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Boney Rd, Blythewood, with The Rev. Dr. Cathy Jamieson-Ogg and The Rev. Dr. Tony Grant officiating. Inurnment will follow at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the inurnment at the church. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, PO Box 864, Blythewood, SC 29016.