Hazel Violet Grant

February 27, 1927 - June 23, 2021

Hazel Violet (Whitney) Grant, 94 of TC passed away on June 23rd, 2021 at her son and daughter in-laws home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born on Feb. 27th, 1927 in Flushing, MI to Florence (Ardill) & Jesse Whitney and was the oldest of 10 children. She lived in Flushing MI for 18 years then moved to TC in 1946. Hazel married her best friend Marvin Grant on Sept. 10th, 1946 and was married to him for 71 years before his passing on Oct. 28th, 2018. Hazel worked at the Kresges Store when they were downtown in TC and 11 years at Burwood products. In her spare time she enjoyed the VFW Bingo, Leelanau Casino, camping, journaling everyday and crocheting for many years. She is survived by her children Linda Rathbun, David (Sherry) Grant, 5 grandchildren Kip Rathbun, Kimberli Borrero, Wendy Grant, Nikki Katz, Ken Grant Jr., and 9 great grandchildren Ryan Rathbun, Logan Borrero, Jayden Borrero, Alyssa Smith, Aiden Smith, Austin Smith, Kendall Katz, Katelyn Katz, Lincoln Katz, 3 sisters Christina Skop, Carrie (Bill) Hover, Vera (Joe) Harrington, and her long time friend Helen Dowland of Clio, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin Grant, son Ken Grant Sr., 4 brothers Ray, Stuart, Vern & Clayton Whitney, 2 sisters Martha Loree and Joyce Whitney. Memorial service will be held on July 7th at 11:00am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with visitation beginning at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Heartland Hospice and Saint Judes Children’s Hospital. Thank you to Heartland hospice for all their help.