Annie Ruth Romine Grogan, age 83, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2014, surrounded by her family at the Lake Norman Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Romine Grogan was born March 4, 1931, in Gadsden, AL, daughter of the late Alvin and Beatrice Cameron. She was known to her family and friends as a remarkably strong Christian lady. She attended nursing school late in life and worked diligently as a nurse to meet the needs of her patients. Mrs. Romine Grogan was an example of strength and forgiveness to all who were fortunate enough to witness her example. She will be desperately missed by her family. This earth has lost a light but Heaven has gained an angel. Mrs. Romine Grogan went to meet with her Lord and many of those dear to her, including her first husband, Duel Romine; daughter, Gail Romine Barnes; granddaughter Faith Romine Eilders, and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Romine Grogan is survived by husband, J.C. Grogan; daughters, Sheila Beason, Drusilla Norton, Amy Huskey, and Tiffany Romine; and sons David Romine and Shannon Romine; her sister, Marjorie Kennedy; brother, Buddy Cameron.

Funeral service will be held Friday, March 14, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. from the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Norton and Rev. David Romine officiating with interment in the Spring Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Jacob Hutchins, RJ Miller, Gage Reece, Ethan Hutchins, Brandon Hollis, Jack Hollis, and Bradley Hunter. Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Grogan will be in state at the Spring Creek Baptist Church and the family will receive friends Friday, March 14, 2014, from11:00 a.m. until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Romine Grogan's family has requested contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and/or American Cancer Society.