Linda Sanders Grimes

Linda Arlene Sanders Grimes met her Lord and Savior on June 20th at six in the evening. She was a strong woman who struggled bravely in her fight with lung cancer. In the end the battle was lost at Presbyterian Plano in the CCU. She was born in Marshall, Texas on May 25, 1947 to Herman Sanders (of Panola County, Texas) and Dorothy Ruth Sanders (of Marshall, Texas). Linda graduated from Marshall High School, attended Fresno State College, and was an avid reader.

Linda was a 12 year member of Shiloh 2538, United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was accepted on her Great-Great Grandfather Spencer M.A.G.W. Gray of Texas. She served as various officers including Chapter President, Vice-President and Registrar.

She loved Southern history and presented exceptional educational programs to all ages. From 2010-2012, she served as Texas Division Historian. Ever gracious, Linda was loved and admired by all; a true Southern lady; a patriotic American and exemplary in every aspect of her life. Her home was always open and welcoming, especially at Christmas when she organized the Chapter "Bears on Patrol" collecting supplies for the Veterans Hospital, donating flag sets to McKinney schools and always encouraging others to be active in community ministries.

Linda was a member of the Mary Shirley McGuire Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in Plano. She joined in April 2005 on her ancestor Hugh Jones from Georgia.

Linda was admitted into The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 on 20 Feb 2009 on her ancestor, Joseph White Jones of Alabama.

Mrs. Grimes was preceded in death by: her father Herman Sanders, her daughter Rachel Denise Grimes, and Aunts Margie, JoAnn, Jean and Uncle Charlie.

Mrs. Grimes is survived by her dedicated husband of 50 years, H. Vernard Grimes III; dearest sister, Sharon Beckner (and husband Donald) of Marshall; three beloved children, Melissa Grimes Ayles of Frisco; Pamela May of Keller, Michelle Hall (and husband Jeremi) of Haslet; darling mother Dorothy Blaylock (and husband P.H.) of Marshall, two grandsons Cody Hall (and wife Chellsea) of Fort Worth and Marshall Ayles of Frisco, two great-grandchildren, Cayden and Emmy of Fort Worth. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great aunts and great uncles who shared the same mutual love and admiration.

Friends and family are invited to visit with the family and share memories at the viewing between the hours of 6-8pm on Wednesday June the 24th at DeBerry Funeral Home. It is located at 2025 W University Dr. Denton, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday June the 25th at First Baptist Church Argyle, 414 US 377, Argyle, TX, with Pastor Brad Elsom officiating. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens in Marshall, Texas. Memorial Services will be held at 10am on Friday June the 26th at Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall, TX.

In lieu of flowers, memorials/gifts may be sent to:
1. Texas Division Treasurer Wilcox Scholarship, c/o Kay Hilburn, Division Treasurer, PO Box 597, Hallsville, TX 75650-0597 or 2. First Baptist Church Argyle, Memorial Fund, 414 US 377, Argyle, TX 76226
940.464.7224

Romans 8:18
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."