Helenrae Grover

December 8, 1932 - August 20, 2020

*LIVE-STREAM OPTION: for those unable to attend the service in-person, you are welcome to visit the GraceCrossing Community Church Facebook page on Sunday for a live-stream of the service. The page to visit is: www.facebook.com/GraceCrossingPhoenixville Helenrae Mossie Grover, age 87, wife of William M. Grover, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at home. Born on December 8, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Erma (Tompkins) Mossie. Mrs. Grover was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, and served as the Chairperson for her class reunions. She began her 25 years of work at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge as a secretary, and would go on to become the Vice President of Awards. As a 70 year member of GraceCrossing Community Church in Phoenixville, she was a member of the Choir, a Sunday School teacher, and until recently continued to hold Bible Study in her home. Mrs. Grover was a founding member of the Forge Theater in Phoenixville, a board member of the Northern Chester County Visiting Nurses Association, and served as Past President of the Phoenixville Hospital Women's Auxiliary. Her time at the Bookworm began as a volunteer, and she would eventually move on to become the Manager. Mrs. Grover was recognized at a reception at the former Crystal Ballroom, honoring her more than 1000 hours of volunteer service. In addition to her husband of 69 years, Mrs. Grover is survived by three children, George Raymond, husband of Phyllis Grover of Maryland, John Christopher, husband of Barbara Grover of Phoenixville, and Julia K.L. Grover, wife of Betty of North Carolina; one sister, Anne Marie Solliday of New Tripoli; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and her loving dog and companion, Nala. Mrs. Grover was preceded in death by one son, William Fletcher Grover, and four siblings, Raymond Mossie, James Mossie, Robert Mossie, and Peggy Lou Finnefrock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at the GraceCrossing Community Church, 248 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel E. McDowell. Burial will be held privately. Friends will be received from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sunday at the Church. Masks will be required to enter the church, and social distancing guidelines will be followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the GraceCrossing Community Church at the address above. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.