Grace Dowless Player, of Hope Mills, Formerly of Holden Beach, NC Passed away in her residence on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Memorial Service: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 3 o'clock pm in Jernigan-Warren. The visitation will follow the service. She is survived by her husband, Franklin D. R. Player; her six children, Kathern Barefoot of St. Pauls, David Taylor of Dublin, Donald Williamson of Fayetteville, Allen Haidegger of Hope Mills, Anita Decker of Shallotte, Regina English of Parkton; two sisters, Estelle Dowless and Connie Dove; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-children, Charlotte Costello, Debbie Huggins, Tommy Player & Jerome Player, all of Hope Mills, NC; and nine step-grandchildren. Memorial Service: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 3pm in Jeernigan-Warren Visitation following service.