She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lesa Sutton.
She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Child; sons, Jeffry Sutton (Lisa), Juddson Sutton (Sabrina), Charles Allan Child (Jodi); grandchildren, Ashton, Josh, Noah, Allison, Kai, Skyler, John Thomas; brothers, Bill Harris, Jim Harris; and sister, Eleanor Williamson.
The family would like to thank all the friends and loved ones involved in her care for the past eight years.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church at 2:00pm. A reception will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, 5524 Myrtle Grove Road, Wilmington, NC 28409.
The staff of Coble Ward-Smith is honored to serve the family of Grace R. Child.