Grimes, Mary Nell “Tootie”

Loved Marion County And Tennessee Football

  • Saturday, May 23, 2020

Mary Nell “Tootie” Grimes joined her heavenly family on May 22, 2020.

She was born on Sept. 15, 1940, and lived her entire life in Jasper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lee and Will Grimes; sister, Betty Oglesby and brother, Charles Grimes.

Mary Nell loved Marion County football and Tennessee football.  She was devoted to her family and cherished her many dear friends.

She is survived by her brother, Johnny (June) Grimes, her sister-in-law, Charlotte Grimes, her beloved grandnephew, Will King  as well as several nieces, nephews  and great nephews and great  nieces.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  If so desired, a remembrance might be made to the Marion County Food Bank, P.O. Box 681, Sequatchie, Tn. 37374.

The family thanks Hospice of Chattanooga for their dedication to her care during her illness. Appreciation is expressed to her private sitters for their loving attention.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home, Jasper, Tn., 423 837-7176.

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