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Bessie L. Skinner Grigsby Bessie L. Skinner Grigsby, age 87, of Bristow, Va. passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Winchester.
Born January 12, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Carter and Minnie Skinner. She married William "Nick" Grigsby in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1978. In her early adult years, Bessie played semi-pro fast pitched softball with the Johnson Dynaflows of Manassas. She worked for Prince William County for many years before her retirement, but remained active, cleaning houses for friends several days each week until just a few months ago. She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church in Manassas where she ushered, assisted with the bus ministry and led the Junior Usher program. Bessie leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, Jake and Sandi Webster, with whom she was living for the past two months; seven grandchildren: Lora Skinner of Atlanta, Ga.; Stacey Robinson(Floyd) of Conyers, Ga.; James Skinner of Phoenix, Ariz.; Shiree Skinner of Washington, D.C.; and Kimberly Webster, Kelcey Webster and Kendall Webster of Winchester, Va.; three great-grand-children; three sisters and a brother-in-law Minnie Taylor of Ft. Washington, Md., Elsie Reed of Alexandria, Va. and Gloria Morton (Norman) of Bristow, Va.; and many loving relatives, church family and friends. Besides her parents and husband, Bessie was preceded in death by 5 brothers Harrison Skinner, Carter Skinner, Jr., Roscoe Skinner, James Skinner, and George Skinner; two sisters Mary Holmes and Allene Green. Service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, Va. with Pastor Keith Savage officiating. Visitation will be 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Ames Funeral Home, Manassas, Va. www.amesfh.com
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Gataun Morton
February 19, 2025
Last month was your heavenly birthday! I miss you so so much. I didn´t receive what you left for me, but I know God will make sure it´s returned. What´s done in the dark shall come to light. R.I. P praying I shall see you again because my heart still hurts. You meant the world to me!!!
Lori Skinner
January 20, 2019
Thinking about you today, miss you Grandma !!
Gataun Morton
October 15, 2011
Miss you very much!
Trae Morton
October 14, 2011
It has been a year since you went home to Jesus and I have missed you the entire time. I know that you are enjoying yourself in heaven, but I really miss you down here. I hope to hear you laugh again and call my name. I will see you up there whenever it Is my time to come home. I love you and I miss you like crazy and so does Mama. Mama talks about how much she misses you all the time. You are loved and missed very much .
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January 7, 2011
MS.GRIGSBY
Is one of the kindest people I have ever
met.You will truly be missed I am confident you are at peace.
Love Always
Christopher Duckett Haymarket Va.
Mifco
October 22, 2010
I had the privilege of meeting Bessie just six weeks prior to her passing. She made me laugh. I could tell right away that those who knew her the longest must surely have wonderful stories about her life. My only regret is that I didn't know her longer. To her family, she loved you all very much. Donna Crider, Paris, VA.
Nikki Moore
October 22, 2010
Aunt Bessie I will truly miss you.
I love you so much. I know that you are having a wonderful time in heaven.
Nikki Moore
October 22, 2010
Aunt Bessie I will truly miss you. I sit here at my house each and every day thinking how can this be this is so unreal i can't belive that you are gone. I pray that you knew in your heart how much my sisters and I loved you. You will be forever missed.
Corey Morton
October 22, 2010
R.I.P. Aunt Bessie I LOVED YOU the time that i had with you was really fun Seeyah again someday (atleast you got to finish those cookies)
Trae Morton
October 22, 2010
Thank you Lord for the time you gaves An Bessie to us..We love her, but I understand that you love her more than we can ever imagine. An Bessie.I will miss all the times you said something funny, spending Christmas and Thanksgiving with you and the joy of having you around. I love and miss you so very much. I will see you when I get there..until then..Enjoy Jesus!
Joanne Jackson
October 22, 2010
Love and miss you forever Aunt Bessie. RIP
Norma Worthy
October 21, 2010
R.I.P Aunt Bessie!Love you
Norma worthy
October 21, 2010
R.I.P Aunt Bessie!
Christina Testerman
October 21, 2010
To the family I offer my condolences during this peroid of mourning. The loss of the physical presence is a hard one to cope with. Try and find comfort in the fact that she is in a better place now rejoicing with those who have went on ahead of her.
Patricia Thornton
October 21, 2010
You are going to be greatly missed Aunt Bessie. RIP..
Ramona French
October 20, 2010
My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Grigsby. Bessie was a dear friend and I will miss her. I know the Lord has found a special place for her in Heaven.
geraldine brown
October 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Annetta & Kristen Flick
October 19, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs Grigsby's passing. It will seem very strange when we visit 1st Baptist to not see her smiling face in the back of the santuary anymore. Our condolences to the family and 1st for your loss. It has been interesting to see the entries in Facebook by the former junior ushers as to how they felt about her and how they will miss her.
Gataun Morton
October 19, 2010
R.I.P. Auntie, you will be truly missed!
From the staff of Ames Funeral Home
October 19, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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