Elkin Nellie Lee Parks Groce , age 81 of Johnson Ridge Rd. passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Heritage Care of Elkin. She was born Nov. 20, 1928 in Yadkin County to Marlin Franklin and Rachel Valleybell Sturdivant Parks. Mrs. Groce was a home maker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in Elkin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Odean Groce. Survivors include: One son, David Michael Groce and his wife Anita of Bristow, Va.; Two daughters; Teri Lee Groce of King; Priscilla Ann Groce Minton and husband Eddie of Boomer; one sister Nancy Carol Bauguess of Jonesville; 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday April 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Bobby Prevette. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the church. On line condolences may be made at www.elkinfuneralservice.com Elkin Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements for the Groce Family.