Mrs. Emma Jean Grant, age 94, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Durham Hensley Nursing Home.
Emma was born on July 3, 1930, to the late Ira and Blanche Woodruff Furches, in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
She was a member of Catherine Ninney Baptist Church of Whitesburg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell “Sonny” Grant; brothers, Jimmy Furches, Carlos Furches, Calvin Furches; sister, Virginia Shrader.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ira Grant (Anita) of Limestone; granddaughters, LaTosha Grant and Alyssa Grant, both of Jonesborough; Carson and Connor Lindner, of Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Ponder officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, prior to the service.
Graveside Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at New Victory Baptist Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, Carson and Connor Lindner.
Condolences may be sent to the Grant family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
Though I didn't know Emma personally. I do know how much she was loved. She will greatly be missed by friends and family. My condolences to the family.
Ira I was so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. I will not be able to come to the funeral home tonight but I will lift up your family in prayer and pray that God will give you peace & comfort.
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your Mother. My prayers are with you and all your family.
With Deepest Sympathy, Judy Briggs and Family
