Grace Eleanor Tharpe Hall got her wish to be with the Lord peacefully at her home late Thursday evening, November 14, 2024. Born April 17, 1928, to the late Mary D. and Nelson Tharpe. She was predeceased by her husband Harris; siblings, Pauline, Gladys, Irving, Lillian, and Lorena; cousin Ella; grandson Scott; and great-grandson Gage; and niece Susan.

She lived a wonderful ninety-six years full of working in the yard, cooking, taking care of her family and serving her church. She was a lifelong member of Lebanon church where she met (through Youth Group) and married her husband of fifty-six years S. Harris Hall. She worked faithfully in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and a member of the United Women’s Society. Alongside many special friends and family, she helped with lots of fundraising activities. Other than Grace she was affectionately known by many names but most often referred to as “Granny Grace”.

Grace is survived by her children, Clint Hall (Sherry), Randy Hall (Beth), and Lisa Wallace (James) all of Drakes Branch; grandchildren, C. H. Hall (Cortney), Shannon Hall (Tammy), Derrick Hall (Lucy), Amanda Mountcasel, Christopher Mountcasle, Rick Hall (Nikki), Mitch (or Alan as she called him) Hall (Jessica), Jesse Wallace (Brigitte), and Thomas Wallace (McKenzie); great-grandchildren, Christian Hall, Austin Hall (Chesney), Morgan, Justin, and Seth Hall, Landon and Logan Hall, Gracie Hall, Hensley and Cole Hall, and Ashton Wallace; her beloved baby sister, Nancy Adams; and special family members Vicky J. Hall and Liz O. Hall; and a beloved “bunch” of nieces and nephews.

Grace was loving cared for by her family, as well as Centra Southside Community Hospital Staff and Centra Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Monday, November 18, 2024, in Lebanon Church, Drakes Branch, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral service in the Church Fellowship Hall. The family will also be receiving friends at her home at all other times. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Church Cemetery Fund, C/o Keith Lockridge, 195 Ponderosa Lane, Drakes Branch, VA 23937 or the church General Fund, c/o Beth Hall, P O Box 7, Drakes Branch, VA 23937. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.

Condolence Messages

  1. Jill Metcalf

    16 November 2024 3 months ago

    My condolences to her family. Grace was great late with a kind heart. She will be missed by all that knew her.

  2. Roger and Brenda Driskill

    16 November 2024 3 months ago

    With sympathy for family and friends of this dear lady. May God give you comfort and strength during this sad time.

  3. Teresa Scoggins

    16 November 2024 3 months ago

    I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  4. Linda Goodrich Elliott

    17 November 2024 3 months ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers!

  5. Debbie Newcomb

    17 November 2024 3 months ago

    We are so sorry to hear about Grace!! She was a truly special lady!!! Our thoughts are with your family.
    Rocky & Debbie Newcomb

  6. Wayne Adams

    17 November 2024 3 months ago

    Prayers for Grace’s family. I was so fortunate to grow up in the neighborhood and church with the Hall family. Grace was a wonderful lady.

  7. MARK ANTHONY FEARS

    18 November 2024 3 months ago

    PRAYERS

  8. Michele Daniel

    18 November 2024 3 months ago

    May your memories bring you comfort at this time of sadness.

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