Evelyn Groves

Evelyn Denton Groves of the Myers Chapel community in Hayesville died quietly at home on May 3rd, 2007 after a long illness. She was 82 years old.

A native of Hiawassee, Georgia, she had lived in Clay County since 1948. She was preceded by her husband of over 50 years, William T. (Jack) Groves; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. J.Y. Denton; her brother, J.C. Denton; and her grandson, Bert Groves.

Evelyn graduated from Towns County High School and Young Harris College and taught elementary classes in Hiawassee and Shooting Creek schools for several years. She later went into banking and retired after 30 years as an assistant vice president of the Bank of Hiawassee. She was active for many years as a member of Myers Chapel United Methodist Church, and attended Sweetwater United Methodist Church, giving her love and gift of playing the piano to both. She was a member in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lady's Auxiliary, the Clay County Home Demonstration Club, and the Young Harris College Alumni Association. Volunteering with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, a local Cub Scout Troop, and as a 4-H Club leader, she enjoyed giving to others.

In her retirement years, Evelyn enjoyed time at home on

the family farm, baking, raising

flowers, playing the piano,

gospel singing, and traveling

with her husband.

Never still, she was

always ready with food, cake, and witty smile for every occasion.

She was known

by all as a devoted,

loving wife, mother

and grandmother; a generous

contributor to the

community; and a source of

inspiration to her family and many friends.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Yoshia Groves; her daughter and son-inlaw, Debbie and Mike Duncan; her brother, J. William Denton; sisters, Elois Anderson and Jeanie Anderson and brother-in-law, Ray Anderson; sisters-in-law, Donnie Denton and Rosalyn Groves; granddaughter, Mika Groves; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Russell Groves, Bob Anderson III, John Denton, Steve and Dustin Miller, and Terry Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Evelyn Denton Groves to the American Cancer Society, Hayesville Chapter, PO Box 1193, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville was in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at "Obituaries" at www.iviefuneralhome.com