Elizabeth Jane Grindstaff

June 13, 1941 — March 15, 2026

Elizabeth "Jane" Grindstaff, 84 of Gastonia, NC, entered her heavenly home surrounded by family at Covenant Village on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Jane was born on June 13, 1941 and is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Dorothy Coleman along with her brother Earl Coleman Jr.

Jane loved the Lord with all her heart and was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia.

She leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory always, especially her loving husband of 66 years, Benny Grindstaff. Jane and Benny met on a blind date at the Gastonia Skating Rink in 1959 at only 18 years old and were married 6 weeks later!

Jane is also survived by her sons, Scott Grindstaff and Curtis Grindstaff (Susan); her grandchildren, Brett Grindstaff (Jessica), Tara Willis (Daniel), and Justin Grindstaff (Shelby); her great-grandchildren, Jackson, Lucas, Thatcher, Jacie Rae, Collins and Fallon; her sister, Violet Belinger.

Jane was in the real estate business for many years. She began her career at Harrison Realty and then became a partner at Quality Homes. Eventually, she started her own company, Grindstaff Realty.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2026, at First Assembly of God, 777 S. Myrtle School road, Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Dennis Boyce. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be: Daniel Willis, Brett Grindstaff, Justin Grindstaff, Patrick Wilson, Ricky Brackett, Dale Burkett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Assembly of God in Gastonia.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is honored to serve the Grindstaff family. Condolences may be shared online at: www.greenefuneral.com.


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