The Transylvania Times -

Dorothy Jean Searcy McGrew, 63, of Pickens, S.C., formerly of Brevard, wife of the late Jimmy Clinton McGrew Sr., passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at McCall Hospice House.

She was the daughter of the late Betty Marie Clayton Searcy and Charles Edward Searcy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, one niece, Rebecca Searcy, and one brother, Jerry “Bo” Searcy.

She loved her dog, Sugar Baby, and was a member of Oolenoy Baptist Church. A special thanks to the staff at McCall Hospice House for the care they gave during her time there.

Survivors include one biological son, Chris Whitmire (Krystal); one stepson, Jimbo McGrew; two stepdaughters, Lori McGrew Powell and Mary Ann Custeau (Robert); three sisters, Wanda Galloway (Terry), Mary Ann Brown (Ed), and Lisa Guffey (Ben); two brothers, Charles “Curly” Searcy (Betty) and Randall “Doodle Bug” Searcy (Marcia); nine grandchildren, Eric Powell, C.C. Powell, Levi McGrew, Johnny McGrew, Jakie Owens, Tyler Murphree, Haley Wimpey, Braden Murphree and Emma Whitmire; and 12 great-grandchildren, 10 nieces and six nephews.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Oolenoy Baptist Church Cemetery.

A special thanks to the staff at McCall Hospice House for the care they gave their loved one during her time there.

Memorials may be made to McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the McGrew family.