Yasuko Grant

Yasuko Sato "Baba" Grant, 90, of Chesterfield, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on February 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1923 in Tokyo, Japan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Herbert Grant. Mrs. Grant retired from J.C. Penney as a seamstress, and was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance in North Carolina. She is survived by her children, Nelson H. Grant Jr. of Monroe, Georgia, Mary G. Jackson of Chesterfield, Joseph L. Grant of Asheville, North Carolina, Paul W. Grant of Topping, Virginia, and Martha G. Shull of Monroe, Georgia; twenty-four grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews living in Japan. A graveside service will be held at a 3:00 p.m. April 1, 2014 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association- Great Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.