Marsha Jean Grissom

Marsha Jean Grissom, 62, of Clayton, formally of Garner, passed away on July 23, 2015 after an extended illness with liver disease and cancer. Marsha was a retired employee of SAS Institute, Inc.  She was grateful for the opportunities, friendships and experiences of her many years at SAS, but she viewed her most important role in her life as that of Mom and Grandma to her family. Visitation with the family will take place at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, on Sunday, July 26 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral services will take place Monday, July 27 11am at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 15772 Highway 50 North, Garner, NC.  A private inurnment will take place at Montlawn Memorial Park Cremation Garden. Marsha is survived by her husband, H. Felton Johnson; son, Thomas Langdon, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Leander, TX; daughters, Traci L. Beasley and husband Roger of Greenville, SC, and Jeanna W. Brooks and husband Ben of Clayton; her beloved grandchildren Grace and Luke Beasley, Olivia and Charlotte Langdon and Lawson Brooks; parents, Marshall and Shirley Grissom; sisters Beverly Batten and husband Danny, and Donna Grissom; brother, Timmy Grissom; and six nieces and nephews. It was Marsha’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to two organizations close to her heart.  As she was a thankful recipient of a liver transplant in 2012, donations can be made to Donate Life North Carolina, PO BOX 51262, Durham, NC 27717, donatelifenc.org.  Or, in honor of a much-loved family member, donations can also be made to National MS Society of Greater Carolinas, PO BOX 25489, Raleigh, NC 27611.