Elizabeth (Bess) Weaver Grindle

Mrs. Elizabeth (Bess) Weaver Grindle, age 89, of Dahlonega, GA passed away June 19, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Phillips Weaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Melvin Grindle; brothers, Carl, Raymond, Max, and Pat Weaver; as well as sisters, Iola Carter and Beulah Boyd.

Mrs. Grindle is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Byron Robinson of Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Lynn Grindle of Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Roy Ficklin of Buford; grandchildren, Whitley Grindle, Dahlonega, Joel and Melissa Robinson, Dahlonega, David and Christy Robinson, Dahlonega, Spc. Darren Robinson, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Elissa and John England, Gainesville, Valerie Grindle and husband Kevin Hurley, Gainesville, and Kenon and Susan Grindle, Dahlonega; great-grandchildren, Katie Robinson, Annah Robinson, Emilee Robinson, and Madison Grindle, all of Dahlonega; step-grandchildren, Dylan Farmer, Tyler Gilbert, and McKenzie Gilbert, all of Dahlonega. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Grindle will be held at Cavenders Creek Baptist Church at 2 PM Sunday June 21, 2009 with Revs Steven Adams, Dean Bryant, and Bobby Jones officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 PM until 9 PM, all day on Saturday, and on Sunday until the time of the service.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements