Diane Grimes

Diane P. Grimes CHESAPEAKE - Diane Pierce Grimes, 61, died June 21, 2010 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Mrs. Grimes, a native of Portsmouth, was the daughter of the late Norman M. Pierce and Myrtle Jackson Pierce. She was a retired convenience store manager and was the widow of Jimmy Grimes. Survivors include her son, Michael Barnak and wife Jennifer Barnak; granddaughter, Brandi Barnak; and her brother, Stephen E. Pierce and wife Yvonne Pierce of Houston, Texas. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated and her ashes will be buried at the head of her parents' grave at a graveside funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. The Rev. David Cupps, pastor of St. Paul's Catholic Church, will preside. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her name to Chesapeake Care Free Clinic, 2145 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling arrangements.