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Obituary For Mrs. Jeanette LeGrande
Jeanette F. LeGrande departed this earthly life on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1946, in Enfield, NC, to the late Eulilla Goins Francis and Eddie Rufus Francis and raised by her guardian parents, the late Jesse and Anne Francis, in Southport, NC. In addition to her biological parents and guardian parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Annice LeGrande, eight siblings, Celestine Williams, Shirley Francis, Elwood Francis, Pearl Taylor, David Francis, Eddie Rufus Francis, Jr., Edna Terry, and James Donald Francis.
Jeanette graduated from BTC in 1962 and continued her education at NC A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. Over the years, Jeanette worked in various roles that enriched her professional experience. She contributed her talents to Model City and NC A&T State University. After a fulfilling career dedicated to education, Jeanette retired from Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC. She played a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of countless students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered individuals to achieve their goals. Her legacy continues to inspire those she worked with throughout her career.
Her passion was cooking, baking cakes, and working in the yard. Known for her warm and caring personality, she had a remarkable way of expressing her thoughts candidly, always speaking her mind with honesty and kindness.
She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Patrice LeGrande; a son, Velvet LeGrande, Jr.; two grandchildren, Kaileaa Ford and Kedrick Ford; a guardian brother, Artinas βRickyβ Francis; two sisters, Erdine Eatmon and Jacqueline (Wayne) Parker; and many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Linda H. Terrell sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Mrs. Jeanette LeGrande - March 27, 2025
Patrice, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Jeanette was a sweet lady and will forever be in my heart β€! Cherish her memory and know I am praying for you and your family. πππ
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire LeGrande Family. She will truly be missed and I will miss those delicious cake that she would bring to my cookouts. Rest easy mother LeGrande.
Our relationship with each other was close as we continued to mature. We were always there for each other. On our birthdays we remembered each other. Annice high school graduation & cookout celebration, I was invited. We were roommates at A&T State University. Cynthia Jeanette Francis & Amanda Jeannette Ferguson You will be missed dearly, Jeannette & Albert Porter
I am saddened to learn of Jeanette's passing. We worked at GTCC and she was always a very pleasant person .
I first met the Francis family in the summer of 1969 and I have loved them since then. Jeanette's mother Mrs.Francis was especially dear to me. It is with a heavy heart I send my deepest condolences and prayers. Hold onto God's Love and know that His grace and mercy is unending.To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Sending Our Deepest Condolences to you all during this time. Much love Tammie, Kevin and Teddy.
With Deepest Sympathy to Patrice, Velvet, and family.
May the God of healing ease your pain,
May the God of grace lift your grief;
May the God of love comfort your hearts,
And May the God of hope fill your souls with His peace and sustain you always. Evelyn J Johnson B.C.T. Class of 1962
Mrs. Jeanette and her family always welcomed me into their home and treated me like family as a child and currently. My family lived down the hill from their house. She will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to Patrice, Velvet and the entire family. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπππ
Jeanette was my highschool classmate. Class of 1962. A sweet lady.Our condolences to the family. πππβ€οΈ
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