Sandra Jo Grimm, 83, of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born on Monday, December 7, 1936 in Evansville to the late William Ottis and Dora Grafton. She went home to the Lord in peace with her son, daughter, and grandson by her side, which will always be a gift appreciated by her family.
She retired in 1995 from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation where she had worked for 25 years. Sandra worked at several different schools, including Harrison High School and Stockwell Grade School. She was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church and formerly a lifelong member of St. John’s United Church of Christ Downtown until its’ closure. She was a graduate of Delaware Grade School and Central High School. Sandra was a majorette in the band and played the violin in the orchestra at Central High School. She also played in the all city orchestra. She volunteered at the Good Samaritan Home Auxiliary for many years. Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sandra was a fun, caring person full of life and laughter. Joyful, for she had the love of the Lord in her heart. She loved her church, her family and her many, many friends.
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Grimm.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Grimm and her husband, Bob Parker; son, Mickey Grimm and his wife, Molly Felder Grimm; grandchildren, Bryce S. Pitlick and Grafton Grimm; great-grandchildren, Josiah and Charis Pitlick; brother-in-law, Tim Buecher (Doris); sister-in-law, Sharon Deutsch (Gene); and nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends.
The family would like to thank her primary care physician, Janice Ware, NP, assistant Tammy, and Dr. Allen’s staff for the extra years they were able to share together. We would also like to thank Dr. Jennifer Herrel, St. Vincent Palliative Care and Southern Care Hospice for making her final days peaceful and comfortable. Special thanks to Chaplain Linda for singing and praying her home.
Visitation will begin at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery-Heritage Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating along with her grandson, Bryce S. Pitlick. For the safety of all, the viewing and funeral service will be held outside the south portico of the Heritage Chapel looking out upon the south green. Please come weather prepared. We respectfully ask you to wear masks and observe social distancing. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA. Burial will follow in Alexander Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vann Avenue Baptist Church, Vanderburgh Humane Society, or the American Heart Association
