of Batesville, AR
December 30, 1922 - September 15, 2017
Sarah Jane Cook Grover, 94, of Batesville, Arkansas, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at Wood-Lawn Nursing Home.
She was lovingly called ''BoBo'' by all who knew her. Born December 30, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of John Walter and Emillie Ladder Jones Cook.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Batesville. BoBo's family was the center of her life and she will always be remembered for her infectious laughter and her loving spirit.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Grover of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and James Grover of Thailand; a daughter, Sandra West and husband, Michael, of Batesville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Faith and husband, Mark, of Morrisville, Vermont, Katie McLean and husband, James, of Batesville, Kristen Green and husband, Chris, of Cedaredge, Colorado, Tyler Fontaine and wife, Lesley, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jessica Bower and husband, Jake, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and Matt Grover; eight great-grandchildren, Reilly Faith, Alexis Faith, Evan McLean, Molly McLean, Garrett Fontaine, Nola Fontaine, Sarah Green, and Luke Green; and a sister, Dorothy Madinger of Birmingham, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter L. Grover; and two sisters, Mabel Bunker and Martha Rennard.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville with Reverends Justin and Susan Ledbetter officiating.
Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Greg Neaville, James McLean, Mark Faith, Doug Lee, Tyler Fontaine, Asa Whitaker, and Evan McLean.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18, 2017, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501
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7 Condolence(s)
Nancy Young
Monday, September 18, 2017
To the family of Sarah Jane Cook Grover. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5 29
Laura Anderson
Monday, September 18, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Bobo was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christ,
Laura Anderson & Marley
Kenny Johnson
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Jim, I saw your mothers obituary in the JC Press. I am sorry for your loss. Will have you and your family in my prayers. I noticed you live in Thailand. We just had our 45th reunion at UH and did not know how to contact you. Would love to hear from you and catch up on the last 45 years. Please email me at hkj2md @comcast.net or give me a call on my cell @ 423-237-5070.
Hope to hear from you soon.
God Bless!
Kenny Johnson
Shirley Muck
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Sandy, Iam sorry you lost your mom. I didn't know her, but she was obviously a wonderful person because she raised you. May she rejoice in eternal life.
Gina Robertson
Saturday, September 16, 2017
I did not know BoBo but I heard only wonderful things about her. God bless family and friends!
Ledbetter's family
Saturday, September 16, 2017
May the Lord comfort your family as you remember.
God Bless
Rebecca Lee
Friday, September 15, 2017
God bless this sweet lady, Bobo! She was the kindest sweetest person! I was her caregiver on two separate occasions. Prayers for Sandy as well.