Arietta Sanders Grant, 96, "Grannie of the Christmas House" of Scotts Hill passed peacefully from her earthly life December 31, 2014 at her daughter's home.

She was born August 8, 1918 in Williamson County, Illinois, the daughter of Leon Vance and Louisa McNelly Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Stinson Grant; infant son, George Michael Grant; son-in-law, L. R. Hurd; brothers, Robert and Don Sanders; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Clyde Trout and Joann and Earl Martin.

Surviving Arietta are her daughters, Sara Grant Waters (Robert) and Sandra Grant Hurd; grandchildren, Ann Hurd Martin (Taylor) and Sarietta Hurd; brother, Richard Sanders (Francine); sisters-in-law, Myrna Sanders and Louise Sanders; and many special nieces and nephews.

Arietta was a faithful member of Weslyan Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as secretary/treasurer of the UMW for many years. Not only was Arietta a devoted wife, but a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She found great joy in the simplest things, but her greatest joy was her dear family.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Roberts and Rev. Karen Howell officiating. A reception in Lee Hall will follow the memorial service.

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A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Roberts and Rev. Karen Howell officiating. A reception in Lee Hall will follow the memorial service.