Cornelia Conee Grissom Mcleod

DURHAM: Cornelia "Conee" Grissom McLeod, 88, died Monday in Duke Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Vance County, she was born June 6, 1924 to Charlie aneeffie Glenn Grissom. Conee graduated from Peace College, after which she began working in the offices of Goldeneelt Manufacturing Co. She married Randall A. McLeod, her husband of 62 years, whom she met on a blind date. For many years, she worked alongside her husband in their Durham business, Piedmont Printers. Conee was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was a faithful Tuesday afternoon office voluneer. She was active in Presbyterian Women's organization, serving as the treasurer for many years. Conee was awarded an honorary life membership in Presbyterian Women in 1996. She was known for her quilting and handicrafts, and initiated the Presbyterian Women's Chrismon making project, which continues to decorate the church Christmas tree annually. Together she and Randall enjoyed dining out and travel over the years. Conee took a keen interest in others, savoring the stories of people's lives. Surviving are her husband, Randall A. McLeod; sisters, Beth G. Bussey of Greensboro, Edith G. Shelden of Raleigh and Rachel Grissom of Durham; 10 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday in First Presbyterian Church, with the Revs. Joseph Harvard, III and Marilyneedgpeth officiating. A reception will follow. Gifts in Conee's memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. Durham 27701. Arrangements are with Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory.