Grace Marie Bland Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 28, 2024, at the age of 76, Grace Marie Bland (Tarboro, North Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Grace Marie Bland to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Grace had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Grace may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Big; her father Bland; her grandson Howard "Buddy" Whitfield; and her children, Howard "Runt" Whitfield (Crystal), Billie Jo Whitfield, Douglas Whitfield (Misty), Brian Allen Whitfield (Kathy) and Jeff Bland (Dana). She was also cherished by 10 grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandchildren, along with brothers, sisters and friends.