Frances Groce

Frances Marie Groce, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Groce was born September 29, 1920 to the late Claude Lester Bray and the late Lula Mae Bray. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by husband, Boyce Austin Groce; sister Mamie Brown; and brothers, Dee Bray and Vaughn Bray.

She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Mrs. Groce enjoyed spending time with her family. Frances was a Godly wife, mother and grandmother.

A graveside service will he held at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 11 AM

Frances is survived by her loving children; son, Gerald Groce and wife Rachel of Monroe; daughter, Linda Orr of Harrisburg; five grandchildren, Richard Groce, Deborah Doty, Christopher Orr and wife Christy, Stephanie Lykins and husband Mark, Kimberly Dykstra and husband Steven; eight great grandchildren, Mark Lykins III, Aiden Lykins, Davis Orr, Turner Orr, Brandon Cribb, Joseph Hartness, Jennifer Groce, Jeremy Groce.

On Easter morning, as we celebrated Christ's resurrection our precious Mom and Grandmother was called home by her heavenly Father to celebrate in heaven what she had faithfully lived her entire life.


There is no doubt that she heard "well done my good and faithful servant."

Her greatest desire was to see everyone in her family have a personal relationship with Christ. She loved the Lord and others, and especially had a heart for children. She always wanted to make sure they had a way to church and took many with her over the years.


Her home was always open to strangers who never felt like a stranger long in her presence. Frances’ life exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman.


While we are so thankful that her body is whole now, she will be greatly missed by her family that loved her dearly.


Frances never liked to say good-bye so for now we will say as she did…”See you Later!”,

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Groce family.