Nancy Grimes
October 7, 1937 ~ November 20, 2015
Nancy Grimes, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born October 7, 1937 in Owensboro to the late Amos Lee and Helen Richardson Whittaker. She was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharist Minister. She enjoyed traveling, food, music and especially loved spending time with her family.
Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 sons, John David Grimes and David Andrew Grimes and a sister, Martha Crisp.
Surviving is her husband of 58 years, John Martin Grimes; 4 children, Janet (Joseph) Ruth of Owensboro, Mike (Mindy) Grimes of Nashville, Tom Grimes of San Francisco and Steve Grimes of Owensboro; 3 grandsons, Jeremie Ruth, David Ruth and Wilder Grimes; and 3 great grandchildren, Kayla Ruth, Van Ruth and Lilli Ruth.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church with burial to follow in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Prayers will be said 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Right to Life of Owensboro, 1115 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, KY 42301 or to Hospice of Western KY, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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The last time I saw Nancy was at TWO when John was in a play. She was SO proud of him and so happy that we came. Anytime I saw her, she was smiling and her eyes were sparkling. John, I won’t be able to make it to the funeral home of funeral, but my thou
To the Grimes Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Susan McCarty McRoy
Janet, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember she always had a smile on her face or something funny to share. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayer.
Bonnie
Janet, I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember many many Sunday mornings seeing you and your family at Mass. Your and your family are in my thought & prayers.
Sandee Stallings Glenn
What a wonderful lady. She was always smiling. She will be missed by library staff.
Lit a candle in memory of Nancy Grimes
I had a lot of fun with this lady when we worked together at Field Packing. I know you will miss her. You are in my prayers.