Adele Grimball Simmons

Del and Banks were among the earliest of the single parent families we worked with in 1997 or so. As she healed, she reached out to other single parent families by helping at our weekly meetings and our two day seminars. Her enthusiasm was contagious and a testament to her resiliency and her devotion to parenting Banks. It is such a blessing to us to have been part of watching Him turn into a fine young man who will have contributions of his own. We are blessed to have known her and will...

Of all of the beautiful flowers Adele can now be one for she never saw her beauty to us here on earth...May she forever be remembered for her raw smile, her wicked laugh and how much she loved you by wanting only the best and prettiest for her special friends...Adele we shall forever remember you in every flower.

Adele, you gave me a lovely book of devotions once entitled God Calling. The devotional for April 24th begins this way: "You can never perish, My children, because within you is the Life of Life. The Life that down the ages has kept My servants, in peril, in adversity, in sorrow. Once you are born of the Spirit, that is your Life's breath. You must never doubt, never worry, but step by step, the way to freedom must be trodden. See that you walk it with Me." At that you did.

It is with heart felt sadness that I read about Del's passing. Joe and I send our deepest sympathy to Banks and his grandmother Del.

Del was an inspiration to me in so many ways: in her cheerfulness and trust in God as she exercised with an oxygen tube in her nose; as she underwent all that a double transplant entailed including isolation, loneliness, and depression; in her loving devotion to her son who was her joy and her reason for fighting so hard to be healthy, in her tireless devotion to her church - planting and taking care of flowers, faithfully attending the church services and theology classes; being the reason...

Heartfelt prayers to all of the Grimball's!!!

Del,
We will miss you in Flat Rock this summer! You are in our thoughts and prayers - may the Glory of Heaven surround you in peace.

Adele, When I was really struggling with pregnancy, you made a wonderful planter for my front porch to cheer me. This weekend I made another one
in your honor. Thank you for being you! God speed!!!

Adele, I am so glad that Andy and I and Alex had a surprise luncheon for you here shortly after your double transplant at our home! But, as usual the lunch ended up for us because of your presence and love and laughter and joy in the Lord! I especially loved our painting together as Alex's two student class room with you here at our home also! and it is true....You Love Pink and Purple too! Your paintings were as inspiration as yourself. Thanks for being my friend and I miss you already...