Thursday, December 21, 2017 7:47 am

Florence Carolyn Grayson, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away on December 15, 2017.

She was born June 17, 1920 in Rutherfordton, the daughter of J.S "Bill" Hoyle and Maude Huntley Hoyle.

Florence graduated from R-S Central High School, and was an inspector for Doncaster-Tanner for many years. She was a lifelong devout member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Robert Grayson, Sr. and two sisters, Hazel Hoyle and Evelyn Hoyle McDonald.

Survivors include her son, John Robert "Bob" Grayson, Jr. and his wife Sherry Kistler of Rutherfordton, her daughter, Tamara Amelia Grayson of Wilkesboro, and her nieces (who were like daughter to her) Elizabeth McDonald and Julie McDonald of Charlotte. Florence is also survived by seven grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of other relatives and close friends.

Florence was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and cousin who was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all. The family would like to offer special thanks to "Banks" Wilkerson, and also to all those at Oakland Living Center who provided care to Florence this last year.

A graveside service was held at Shiloh Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shiloh Baptist Church1850 Poor's Ford Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Arrangements are provided by Crowe's Mortuary.