Grace Comstock

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SANTEE - Grace Comstock, 89, of Santee, widow of John Hill Comstock, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility.

Grace Comstock was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1926, in Warwick, Rhode Island, a daughter of George and Mary Naren Anderson. On March 24, 1940, Grace was baptized in First Crompton Baptist Church in Rhode Island. She graduated from West Warwick High School in 1940. On Dec. 27, 1947, she married John Hill Comstock. At the time of John's death, they were married 65 years. Until the birth of their son, Warren, Grace worked as a switchboard operator. Grace was a housewife while John finished his 30-year career with the Department of Defense. While she raised Warren, Grace enjoyed sewing, cooking and entertaining friends and family. Upon John's retirement, they moved to Santee, where they resided at Bradford Village. It was then that Grace became an avid golfer, winning several tournaments. She also enjoyed traveling around the world.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Anderson; and her sisters, Eva DiMondo and Janet Pfieler.

Surviving are her uncle, Raymond Anderson of Warwick; her son, Warren George Comstock and his wife, Lucy, of Manning; a granddaughter, Nikita Comstock of Anchorage, Alaska; grandsons, Joshua Comstock, John Hill Comstock III (Amanda) of Clarksville, Virginia, Brandon Prevost (Jennifer) and Brent Prevost of Coward; great-grandchildren, Brianna Comstock, Hannah Comstock, Joshua Comstock, Isaac Comstock (due in September) and Daniel Prevost of Manning.

Grace will join her husband, John, at Knight Hill Family Cemetery following an 11 a.m. service on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Gorton-Menard Funeral Home in Coventry, Rhode Island. The cemetery is located in Clayville, Rhode Island, on Knight Hill Road.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Avinger Funeral Home of Holly Hill is in charge of arrangements.