Marilyn (Mae) McElhannon Grant

Marilyn (Mae) McElhannon Grant Pickens, South Carolina Marilyn (Mae) McElhannon Grant, age 96, wife of the late Ralph W Grant, made a peaceful journey to her Heavenly home on October 15, 2024. Marilyn was born July 15, 1928, to the late Emory and Lula Cary McElhannon in Franklin County Georgia. I'm 1937, her father accepted a job with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Table Rock State Park and the family settled in Pickens SC. She married her beloved husband, Ralph, in December 1945 and together they shared 71 years of marriage before his passing. In her early married years, she worked at Alice Mill in Easley. After raising her children, she returned to work co-managing The Feed Room Restaurant in Pickens, a popular community gathering spot, owned by her brother, Harold McElhannon. She had a passion for antiques and collectibles and operated booths in several antique malls in the area. She and her husband loved to travel and had many wonderful adventures across the United States searching for antiques and treasures along the way. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels, was an original member of Silver Sneakers at the Pickens YMCA where she attended classes until the age of 91 and was a long-time member of the Pickens Senior Center. Marilyn was the ultimate Southern hostess and was known for her incredible Sunday dinners, holiday meals and beautiful table settings. She was also an avid gardener and lovingly tended to her beautiful yard and flowers, a talent and passion passed down from her mother. Marilyn had a servant's heart and will be remembered for service to her family, church and her community. She was a devout Christian and faithful member of Red Hill Baptist church for over 60 years. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Tina, Tonya, Anngee, and Robbie private caregivers, who lovingly helped the family care for their Mother during her final journey home. Angels truly do walk among us. She is survived by her children, Ron Grant (Kathy) of Simpsonville, Dianne McLaughlin (David) of Pickens, and Rebecca Anderson of Pickens, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and one loving sister, Eleanor McElhannon Dodson. Eleanor was not only her sister, but her best friend. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, her parents, her husband, brothers John, Harold and Jack McElhannon, sisters Ada Madge McElhannon and Louise McElhannon Reid. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of Red Hill Baptist Church in Pickens. The family will gather with friends and family after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to Red Hill Baptist Church in Pickens (checks mailed to 558 Red Hill Road, Pickens SC 29671) or online to Miracle Hill Ministries (checks mailed to P.O. Box 2546 Greenville, SC 29602) Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Grant family.

Marilyn (Mae) McElhannon Grant

July 15, 1928 - October 15, 2024