Mary Grant Foster

Mary Grant Foster, age 93, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 21, 2013. Mary and her first husband, Edgar Wilson Grant moved to Asheboro after World War II to work in the McCrary Mills. A bookkeeper, Mary would eventually work for several firms in Asheboro before retiring from her husband's business, Grant and Ferree Heating and Air. She loved children- that was very obvious when she was around her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and when she helped at her church, First Baptist Church, with the special children in the Joy Class. An avid bridge player, she remained a formidable opponent until just recently. After being convinced to visit her daughter in Germany, she became an ardent travler. She was preceded in death by husbands, Edgar Wilson Grant and Hobert Newton Foster, son Eddie Grant, and two great granddaughters Kenlee Wilson and Morgan Grant. She is survived by one daughter: Rebecca Grant Slaughter of Asheboro, NC; daughter-in-law, Lou Ann Grant of Asheboro, NC; step-daughter, Gail Riggs and her husband Garley of Hendersonville, NC; granddaughter, Mary Wilson of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Susan Martin and her husband Robert of Frederick, MD; grandson, Eric Grant and his wife Heather of Asheboro, NC; great grandchildren, Jessica, Konnor, Kennedy and Kendall Wilson all of Raleigh, NC The funeral will be Friday, December 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro with Rev. Mark Hall and Dr J.B. Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 noon until funeral time. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Memorials may be made to Joy Class, %First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or the Benevolent Fund, %First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203. Please share your remembrances and condolences at www.pughfuneralhome.com .