Helen Sheffield Grimes passed from this life on August 12, 2010 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the family and friends who have gone before her. She was born in Silsbee, Texas on March 2, 1919 and spent her childhood and retirement years there.
Helen was preceded in death by her father, Willie Eddie Sheffield, and her mother, Lillie Mae, as well as Mary Ellen "Polly" Sheffield , her beloved step-mother for over 50 years. She was married to Daffon W. Grimes in 1938 until he passed in 1990. Also preceding her in death was her older sister, Inez Sheffield Walton.
Left behind to cherish her memory are sons Michael Grimes and wife Martha of Houston, Don Grimes and wife Sheryl of St. Marks, Florida, and daughter Cindy Grimes Green and husband Richard of Wildwood. Also remaining are eight grandchildren: David Grimes of Houston, Donna Grimes Rippner of Allen, Lance Green of Patton, Missouri, Susan Grimes of Plano, Dan and Julie Norwood of Tallahassee, Florida, Lori Green DeLuca of Chicago, Illinois and Natalie Grimes Long of San Antonio and 17 great grandchildren.
Helen was a long-time member of Pinecrest Baptist Church in Silsbee and loved the Lord and her family and friends. As an active mother, she served as a Den Mother, Blue Bird Leader, Room Mother, PTA worker and chauffeur for her three children. She had a photographic memory for birthdates and recipes and loved to cook and help others.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Resthaven Cemetery Care Association, Box 805, Silsbee, Texas 77656. The family extends its sincere appreciation to the loving and caring staff of Silsbee Oaks Nursing Home where she resided her last five years.
Helen's family celebrates her Christian life and praises God for her outstanding example as well as the many wonderful memories she has given them.
Visitation will be held at Farmers Funeral Home in Silsbee from 5 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, August 14. The funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, August 15, also at Farmers.
