Terri Grimsley

Terri was born in West End, Alabama, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she built a life centered around the people she loved most. She was a beautiful, loving, and undeniably sassy woman who had a way of making an impression on everyone she met. Everyone who knew Terri loved her, and those who were fortunate enough to truly know her knew just how special she was.

Terri’s greatest joy was her family. Some of her happiest days were spent at the lake house, sitting on the back porch watching the sunset or relaxing on the dock with the people she loved most. There was nowhere she would rather be than surrounded by her family, enjoying the simple moments and making memories that will now be treasured forever.

She absolutely adored her granddaughter, Bella. She loved watching Bella grow up and took so much pride in the young woman Bella was becoming. Terri spent the last moments of her life making sure everyone knew just how special Bella was to her. Her love for Bella was

impossible to put into words, and the bond they shared was one of the greatest joys of her life.

For 45 and a half years, Terri shared her life with her husband, Jim. Their marriage was filled with love, laughter, memories, and, as Terri would probably be the first to tell you, plenty of pestering from Jim. Behind every complaint about Jim pestering her was a love that ran deeper than words could ever explain. Those who knew them knew just how much Jim loved his Sweetcheeks, and how much they meant to one another. After 45 and a half years together, Jim wasn't just her husband, he was her best friend, her partner, and a part of her life that she could never imagine living without.

Terri and her daughter, Brittany, were inseparable. They were truly two peas in a pod—tied at the hip and, as anyone who knew them would tell you, often one and the same. Their bond was something special, and the love they shared will never be replaced.

She loved her son, Scott, just as deeply. Of course, Brittany would probably tell you that Scott was Terri’s favorite child. We’ll let them argue about that one forever—but regardless of who was actually the favorite, Terri made sure both of her children knew they were loved beyond measure.

Terri loved the simple things that made life special. Saturday mornings were meant for yard sales, fall festivals, and finding the next little treasure to bring home. Fall was her favorite time of year, followed closely by Christmas. And Christmas was more than just a holiday to Terri—it was a season of love. She spent her days during the holidays making everyone’s favorite Christmas candies, filling her home with the sights, smells, and warmth of the season. Every time you walked through her door, it smelled like Christmas cookies and, somehow, like love. She poured that same love into everything she made and everyone she made it for.

And, of course, there was no such thing as too much Grinch. If it had a Grinch on it, Terri probably owned it—decorations, sweatshirts, jewelry, and just about anything else you could imagine. Her love for the Grinch was unmistakable, but what was even more unmistakable was the joy she found in making Christmas special for the people she loved. For Terri, Christmas wasn't just about decorations, candy, or cookies; it was about creating memories, bringing her family together, and making the people she loved feel special.

Terri will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her big heart, her quick wit, and especially her sassy personality. She had a way of bringing laughter, love, and life into every room she entered. She was one of those people who could never truly be replaced, because there was only one Terri.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Grimsley; her daughter, Brittany; her son, Scott, and his wife, Kelsey; her beloved granddaughter, Bella; and her aunt, Ruth Franklin, and her husband, Johnny. She also leaves behind countless family members and friends who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Shirley Mulkin, and her brothers, David Mulkin and Ronnie Mulkin.

Although our hearts are broken by her loss, we are grateful for every moment we were given with her. We will carry her with us in every sunset at the lake, every Saturday morning spent wandering through a yard sale or fall festival, every Christmas filled with Grinch decorations, and every Christmas cookie and piece of candy made with love.

Her laughter, her sass, her love, and the memories she created will remain with us always. The home that once smelled like Christmas cookies will never smell quite the same, and the holidays will never feel quite the same without her.

Terri was deeply loved. She will be missed more than words can say, but the love she gave us will remain with us forever.

Until we meet again, Mom, Grandma, and Wife. We love you.

A Visitation will be held on Friday October 9, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 AM from Trinity Worship Center in Moody with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Forest Crest Cemetery.