Graveside services for Lillie P. Groce, 84, will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Beck Memorial Gardens. Pastor Eugene Jacobs will officiate. Visitation will be 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

On November 13, Mrs. Groce passed away at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. Lovingly known within the community as “Lady”, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, family member and friend. A proud mother of son Michael and the grandmother of August, she enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with close friends. Her devotion extended to her church, Union Springs Baptist Church in which she served as a deaconess and a cook for many events.

After 30 years of dedicated service, Mrs. Groce retired from Citizens Baptist Medical Center. She was a graduate of Talladega County Training School, currently Talladega County Central High School. Mrs. Groce continued her education at Alabama State College, and subsequently married Gus Groce.

Mrs. Groce was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Gus T. Groce; her parents, Burl and Daisy Beck; six sisters; and three brothers.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and LaVonna Groce of Georgia; a loving grandson, August Groce; a brother Robert (Frances) Calhoun of North Carolina; sisters-in-law Annie Laura Beck and Laura Groce; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.