Grace Marie Tapscott

Grace M. Tapscott, 87, of Abbeville, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Charlottesville, VA. Mrs. Tapscott was married to the late John L. Tapscott for 56 years until his death in 1996. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Tapscott will be most remembered as a cosmetologist with over 40 years of dedicated service to her profession. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn L. Gingerich and her husband Joseph of Abbeville; two grandsons, Marty and Kevin Gingerich; two granddaughters, Kelley and Taylor Gingerich; and two great-grandchildren, Alexia and Brody Gingerich. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake, VA. A Memorial Service, celebrating the life of Mrs. Tapscott, will be held at 7:00PM on Friday, February 27, 2009 in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leon Thompson officiating. The family is at her daughter's residence in Abbeville. Memorial Contributions in memory of Mrs. Tapscott may be sent to the HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Tapscott family.