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Evelyn Denton Groves Evelyn Denton Groves of the Myers Chapel community in Hayesville passed away quietly at home on May 3, 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 a 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-in-law, 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. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Sunday (May 6) in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Revs. Mike Duncan and Jackie Sellers officiating. Interment in the Hayesville First United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Russell Groves, Bob Anderson III, John Denton, Steve and Dustin Miller and Terry Taylor. The family will receive friends from 1-2:45 p.m. Sunday at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services. 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 is in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at "Obituaries" at www.iviefuneralhome. com
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