Gwendolyn Grimes

Mrs. Grimes was born in Cumberland County, NC on May 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Vander and Floy Turner.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Turner.

Mrs. Grimes was retired and formerly employed by The Child Education Center of Wesley Memorial United Church, where she was a member.

The greatest joy of her life was her family, her church and the Lord. Her faith was shaped in her early teens and has remained strong to this day.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Max B. Grimes of the home; her sons, Jeff Grimes and his wife Pam, and Roger Grimes and his wife, Tamala. Five grandchildren, Walt, Emily, Hayley, Hayden and Heath, two very special honorary grandchildren, Janna Franklin Spruill and Matt Franklin. A very special niece, Debbie Franklin who has been like a daughter (always there for her with lots of love), a very caring nephew, Wayne Grimes and his wife, Sherri, and several other nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Grimes and her family would like to thank Dr. Kevin Brennan, Dr. William McNulty and her wonderful hospice team, especially Beth and Kathi. Her caregivers in her final hours were beyond extraordinary to Mrs. Grimes and her family

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Adam Baker officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401 or to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1401 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403

Online condolences may be made at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com