Edith Marie Grimes

Edith Marie Grimes, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1929, in Fort Worth, Texas to Chester and Venda (Pennington) Herbert. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, R. C. Grimes of Winnsboro, Texas; two sons, Russell Grimes (and wife Judy) of Pickton, Texas and Tommy (and wife LaSha) of Manvel, Texas. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Adam Grimes of Manvel, Texas, Christina Waters (and husband Mike) of Levelland, Texas, and Katie Grimes of Alvin, Texas; and three great grandchildren Tristan and Addison Waters and Kaitlyn Grimes. Also, surviving are her sister Ferne Morris, and two half-sisters, Lois Alexander and Joyce Biggers. She has three step-grandchildren Tanya Anderson of Tomball, Texas, William Weldon of Clear Lake Shores, Texas and Lisa Jones of Pearland, Texas; and two step-great-grandchildren Greysen Wolfe and Haley White. Granny or (“BB”) as she was known to all leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Edith and R.C. were long-time residents of Pearland, Texas where Edith retired from the Pearland Independent School District as a bookkeeper/accountant. She loved making silk flower arrangements, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. Special pleasures included spending time at their trailer in Pickton, Texas and catering to the grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery in Webster, Texas.