Walter Ray Grindstaff: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Walter Ray Grindstaff was born on 19 Jun 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jul 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Walter married Gertrude Lipps on 2 May 1940 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Gertrude (daughter of James Nelson Lipps and Ellen N. Taylor) was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ensor Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Rosella K. Grindstaff was born on 29 Jan 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

Generation: 2

Rosella K. Grindstaff

(1.Walter¹) was born on 29 Jan 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Sep 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

Notes:

Died:
Rosella K. Pritchard, born January 29, 1952 in Elizabethton, Tenn., died at home on September 12, 2021.
Rosella was employed for many years at Betty’s Burger Hut.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ray and Gertie Lipps Grindstaff; a brother, James Ray Grindstaff; and son, Stevie Hardin.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Pritchard; her daughter, Brandy Proffitt; two sisters; two brothers; and her grandson, Gavin.
Despite her health issues, Rosella posted inspirational and encouraging quotes showing her love for others and for her Savior Jesus Christ on her Facebook page.
It was Rosella’s wish to be cremated.