Lois Sue Grimme
Lois Sue Grimme, 76 of Sharpsville died at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Howard County as the result of an auto accident. Her husband Meredith Grimme also died in this accident. She was born in Maysville, Kentucky on December 10, 1940 to Jacob B. & Beatrice (Mastin) Dunaway. On June 30, 1988 she married Meredith Grimme.
Lois retired from Delco Electronics – General Motors after 20 years of service. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Lois was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her family. She loved her family unconditionally. Lois enjoyed getting together with her ever growing family and sharing memories while sharing her love.
She is survived by three children, Jeffrey T. Simms and wife Laura, Kokomo, Ricky D. Simms and his wife, Michele, Kokomo, Lisa D. Wylie and her husband, Michael, Indianapolis; two step-children, Carol J. Railey and her husband, William, Russiaville, Susan G. Phillips and her husband, Terry, Shelbyville; four sisters, Wanda Mae Mastin, Maysville, Kentucky, Patricia Day, Maysville, Kentucky, and Brenda Joyce Moran, Maysville, Kentucky, Sharon Swartz, Lexington, Kentucky.
She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Daren Todd Simms and wife Kayla, Jacob Lewis Simms and wife Kortney, Amanda Vetor and companion Kyle Gibson, Kory Green, Christopher Ryan Simms, Brooke Yevgenia Simms, Ellie Darya Simms, Emma Valentina Simms, Meghan Elisabeth Knuckles and husband Ryan, Clayton Michael Wylie, Amanda Raelene Wylie, Lauren Heller and husband Derek, William Railey III and companion Stacey Brown, David Railey and wife Hannah, Caitlin Phillips and companion Casey Aldridge; 11 great-grandchildren, Brogan Heller, Simon Hellor, Piper Heller, Isla Heller, Finnegan Railey, Clara Railey, Carter Simms, Skylar Simms, Addison Simms, Dash Gibson, and Mille Gibson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-son, Jeffery Grimme; two brothers, Harold Dunaway, Billy Ray Dunaway; and one sister, Carol Bussell.
Lois and Meredith’s funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Revs. Bob and Ruth Lawson presiding and burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service on Saturday.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 3530 N. 1000 West, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
So sorry to hear this. They were such sweet and loving couple and always the sweetest smile and as we greet each other at church. .. they will be sorely missed at church.
Aunt Lois was a dear, sweet, small, and yet very LARGE woman who loved her family dearly. I will so miss her on our Dunaway women retreats. I will never forget how much she loved her brother Harold and the kindnesses she gave so many of us.
Rick & Michele we are so sorry for your loss. We have you and your family in are prayers.
I will miss you so much Aunt Lois. You always wore the most beautiful smile , and your laugh was truly infectious! I have loads o f memories of our times spent together as a family , and I will treasure them forever!
Lisa , Jeff , and Rick…..I’m thinking of each one of you during this sad time. How lucky the 3 of you are to have had such a beautiful, strong , loving mommy . I love you all !
Aunt Lois had the most beautiful smile and sweet nature. Throughout my life, I have always appreciated her kind nature and fun spirit. She has always been there for us and will be sorely missed. The Dunaway family is a special family. The love that was shown from my grandparents resulted in a bond that will continue. Thank you Aunt Lois for bringing Grimme and Toad in our lives. Jeff, Rick and Lisa and your families….I love you so very much and know that this is such a difficult time. Until I can hug you, please take comfort in knowing that your Mom is in heaven with our Mom and other loved ones. We will see them again some day. She will always be with you, I promise.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom & Dad. We want you to
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family.
See you all in December.
Love. To all
Ann & Bobby