Hilda Grey Cozart Stout

Hilda Grey Cozart Stout, 83, peacefully passed away at her home on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 14, 1941, in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Columbus Cozart and Irma Maxine Wrenn Cozart. Grey was also the devoted wife of the late John Willis Stout, who preceded her in death in 2012 after 51 years of marriage.

 She loved cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially at Christmas time when she made her cookies, candy and cakes. Grey’s home was always open, mostly during the holidays for her family and friends to come by and get a taste of her baked goods. She had a fulfilling career as a cake decorator at Winn-Dixie, where her creative talents received her several awards and recognition. Grey was an active member of Graham Wesleyan Church, contributing as a choir member, nursery worker, former church treasurer and board member. She also held fond memories of her upbringing at CrossWay Church in Altamahaw where she grew up and was attending when she was able.

 Grey leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters, Shirley Whitesell and husband Ronnie, Greta Blalock and husband Randall, and Amy Harvell and husband Howard, Jr. "Punk."; her cherished grandchildren, Caleb Whitesell, Jacob Whitesell, Hannah Blalock and fiancé Nick Holowicki, Blake Harvell and wife Madison and Meaghan Harris and husband Dallas; a great-grandson, Hendrick Harris; her sisters, Betty Hughes and Edith Stuart; brothers, Doug Cozart and wife Rhonda and Tony Cozart and wife Rhonda; her sisters-in-law, Norma Cozart and Elaine Strickland; brothers-in-law, Steve Stout and Marvin Stout and wife Susan; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John Stout, her parents Clarence and Irma Cozart, a brother Wade Cozart, and five sisters-in-law.

 A funeral service to celebrate Grey's remarkable life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Darrell Gaines. The family invites friends to join them for visitation from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, February 3, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the residence.

 Memorial contributions may be made to CrossWay Church, 3647 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. Condolences may be shared and the service may be watched online at www.lowefuneralhome.com