Grace Rountree Hodges

Grace R. Hodges, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, NC, passed away peacefully at home with her close family around her.

She was born in Bertie County and grew up and lived in or near the Roanoke Rapids area her entire life. Grace was preceded in death by her husband James Edward “Ed” Hodges, former husband Bruce Durham Jenkins and parents William Gilbert Rountree and Paline Jernigan Robertson.

She is survived by her sons Mike Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, Chip Jenkins & Eddie Hodges of Jacksonville, FL and step daughters Diane Cobb & Deborah Hodges of Greensboro, NC.; Sisters: Lizzie Jenkins (Woodland, NC), Vickie Jones (Richmond, VA), Brothers; Bill Rountree (Roanoke Rapids, NC), L.G. Rountree (Jacksonville, FL). Grandchildren Jennifer, Bruce Wayne, Nick, Logan & Madison. Great Grandchildren Christopher, Cullen & Parker. One Niece & Several Nephews.

Grace worked in Fabricating at JP Stevens for 35 years before retiring. After retiring she continued to work as a cashier with New Dixie Oil.

Grace loved keeping busy at home by cooking, cutting grass, sewing, reading or relaxing on her porch, drinking coffee and watching the wildlife behind her house. She enjoyed keeping a close family by hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Time Pig Pickings. She always had an open door and food waiting for anyone that came to spend time with her.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 - 8 pm Monday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.