Cover photo for Gracie Maynard's Obituary
Gracie Maynard Profile Photo
1927 Gracie 2020

Gracie Maynard

May 21, 1927 — July 27, 2020

DURHAM- Mrs. Gracie Mae Rhodes Maynard, 93, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020.

Mrs. Maynard was born on May 21, 1927 to James and Ruby Rhodes in Durham, NC. Gracie worked at Duke University for 45 years in the Purchasing Department, and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzle books, needlepoint, crocheting, and cooking. Gracie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Maynard was preceded in death by her parents James and Ruby Rhodes; her husband, Herman Earl Maynard; her brother, Odell Rhodes; and sister, Dorothy Couch. She is survived by her sons, David Maynard (Jackie) of Durham, NC, and Timothy Maynard (Rob Sutherland) of Durham, NC; grandchild, James David “JD” Maynard (Hope) of Stem, NC; and great-grandchild, Levi David Maynard.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Monday, August 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family request you make a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice in Gracie’s memory.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gracie Maynard, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Service

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens

3712 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 18

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree