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Who was "Granny" anyway?
Marie Hansbauer, retired from nursing at age 74. She came to Hayesville in 1967 to do missionary work with the Glenmary Catholic Home Missionaries, which eventually became known as Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice. He assignment was to take charge of the rummage and to minister to the needy. And minister she did, in more ways than with rummage!!!! She rented a house and opened it to battered spouses. unwed mothers, alcoholics and all needy people. She counseled with understanding prayer and love. She became known as "Grandma". Marie Hansbauer became known also for her annual Christmas party for indigent mountain children of Clay and Cherokee Counties. She was helped in that effort by students in a High School in Ohio who sent gifts and goodies for the children each year. She helped many through trying times and had no racial, religious or economic bounds. She practiced love of her fellow man. Grandma Hansbauer passed away in 1985 at the age of 92. Those who knew her agree that she left a legacy of love in Hayesville. In honor of Marie Hansbauer a Thrift Store was born! There were 12 percent at the organizational meeting at the late Stephanie Stone's home in January 1985. They were Florence Fitos, Georgia Kemp, Cathy Moore, Peg Mullin, Edith McGruther, Bettie Norris, Evie Reers, Betty and Bob Schopp, Helen Wise and Sr Carol Zurlo. 'Granny's Attic has known 4 homes since 1985. First, at Dutch Hutch ( now Good Samaritan) on Hwy. 64, then across the Hwy. to where a Gem Shop had moved out. We moved to the Square in 1995 until January 2007 when we moved to our present location in Westgate Plaza where we enjoy a thriving business. We are an all volunteer auxiliary of Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice, and our proceeds go to Hospice and a $1000 scholarship each year. Our donation to hospice was $30, 420.00!!!
There are 32 members of Granny's Attic Auxiliary and the shop is open Wednesday- Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sorting committee works each Tuesday, putting out gently used items. More items are put out each day. We welcome your donations of clothing, household items, linens, jewelry, toys, knickknacks, puzzles, and books. Donations may be made when when someone is in the shop, during our "Open" hours Wed.-Sat, or on Tuesday mornings when the Sorting Committee is there, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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