Grace Willard's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Forest City, North Carolina

Grace Willard

March 3, 1930 - October 21, 2025 (95 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

Grace Willard's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Forest City, North Carolina

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Padgett & King Funeral Home

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Grace Willard

March 3, 1930 - October 21, 2025 (95 years old)

Forest City, North Carolina

Grace Willard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Grace Willard of Forest City, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 95, on October 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Phillips and Carrie Putman Phillips; and her sisters, Marie Harrill, Mary Lou Jackson and Christine Ingle.

She is survived by: her sons, Terry Willard (Karen) of Forest City and Kim Willard (Wannell Willard) of Forest City; her grandchildren, Todd Willard, Tonya Kimbrell, Myrick Willard, Blake Willard and Mackenzie Ruppe; and her great grandchildren, Kristen Geisler, Lainey Kimbrell, Lydia, Rachel, Joseph, Daniel, Priscilla and Gloria Ruppe.

Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church, Children's and Youth Department, 630 South Church Street, Forest City, North Carolina 28043.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padgett & King Funeral Home



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Oct 26

Visitation

Crestview Baptist Church
630 S Church St, Forest City, NC 28043

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Oct 26

Funeral service

Crestview Baptist Church
630 S Church St, Forest City, NC 28043

Mon

Oct 27

Funeral service

Eternal Hills Memorial Park
1565 Oakland Rd, Forest City, NC 28043

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