Edith "Marie" Groce

Edith “Marie” Groce was born on September 25, 1945, in Clay County, TN, and she passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina, TN at the age of 79.

Marie was married to Ricky Groce.  She worked as a factory worker for years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Thena Smith; husband: Ricky Groce; son: Larry Randall Boles; and 21 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son: Robert (Chastity) Boles of Celina, TN; brother: Fred “Pee Wee” (Betty) Smith of Celina, TN; grandchildren: AJ (Emily) Boles of Celina, TN and Braxton Boles of Celina, TN; step grandchildren: Josh (Misty) Cloutier of Glascow, KY, Jessica (Cody) Clark of Hilham, TN and Makali (Dylan) Keen of Celina, TN; great grandchildren: Jackson and Grayson Boles; step great grandchildren:  Gavin Cloutier of Jonesboro, TN, Haden Clark of Hilham, TN, Casen Clark of Hilham, TN and Jayce Keen of Celina, TN.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at Turkeytown Cemetery with Grandson, Josh Cloutier officiating.  Burial will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made towards Turkeytown Cemetery.

Clay County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 931-243-5050