Mary E. Groves

Mary E. Groves, 85, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1930 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Clarence H. and Hazel Beck Wilcoxon. Mary was married to Richard G. Groves and he survives her. She was a graduate of the Gallia Academy Class of 1948. She was retired from Robbins and Myers after 25 years of service and had also worked at Bulldog Electric in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Mary was a member of the Gallia County Genealogical Society, The Old and New Quilters, and the First Families of Gallia County. Surviving are her husband, Richard G. Groves of Gallipolis; a son, Mark R. Groves (Lois Bosley) of Point Pleasant, WV; a daughter, Janet L. Groves (Lisa Roberts Groves) of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Zachary Bosley and Brittany Warren; three great grandchildren; a sister, Susie (Garland) Lanier of Gallipolis; a brother, Lawrence (Reba) Wilcoxon of Gallipolis; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a cousin, Therll Clagg. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Luoma officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Hope Mausoleum, Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary’s memory to the Gallia County Genealogical Society.