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1938 - 2020

Betty Grissom

1938 - 2020

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BORN

1938

DIED

2020

Betty Grissom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 26 to Aug. 25, 2020.

BETTY GRISSOM

Betty Jane Ash Grissom, age 81 died Saturday August 22, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A private family service will be held.

Mrs. Grissom was born on October 6, 1938 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Fred Ernest and Rachel Modine Tillmon Ash. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Columbus.

Mrs. Betty was an amazing homemaker who loved the Lord and her church. She was a true southern lady. She loved to cook for her family and friends, and had the sweetest heart. She was very passionate about her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Glenwood Grissom, her grandson, Hunter Grissom and her great grandson, Sawyer Glen Prisock. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2nd Ave N is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Children:

Danny Grissom, Joan (Walter) Lann, Gina (Buddy) Prisock, Beth Ann (Jerry Wayne) Beard

Brothers and Sisters:

Jimmy Ash, Johnny Ash, Tina Mayhew, Freddy Ash, Mary Ann Lee, and Ronnie Ash

Grandchildren:

D.J. Grissom, Kirby (Brock) Allen, Leslie (Nick) Dimino, Carson (Claire) Beard, Abby (John Ross) McCartney, Presly (Laura) Prisock, Bethany (Tyler) Williamson, Parker (Cheyenne) Prisock, and Chloe Grissom

Great Grandchildren:

Anna Grace Grissom, Luke Allen, Hogan Allen, Jack Dimino, Cambell Dimino, Sam Beard, Charlie Mae Beard, John Walter McCartney, Kane Williamson, and Sage Prisock

Serving as pallbearers will be:

D.J. Grissom, Carson Beard, Presly Prisock, Parker Prisock, Dennis Grissom, and Chuck Reed

Memorial may be made to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude’s Place

Memphis, TN 38101

Or

First Baptist Church, Columbus

P.O. Box 829

Columbus, MS 39703

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August 27, 2020

Terry & Delta Mitchell posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2020

Melinda Lett-Swindle posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2020

Vanessa Turner posted to the memorial.

10 Entries

Terry & Delta Mitchell

August 27, 2020

We will miss Betty. She was a dear, sweet lady and good friend.

Melinda Lett-Swindle

August 25, 2020

Prayers go out to the family. She was such a sweet, beautiful woman inside and out. Lois

Vanessa Turner

August 25, 2020

Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time of grief.

Diane and Larry Grissom

August 24, 2020

We NEVER saw Betty without a smile. She loved her family with the force of a Mama Bear. Larry and Betty share the same birthday so Larry would tell me to remind him to get Betty a card,his card was going to get to her first. It never happened. Betty's beautiful card would arrive first, everytime. When Larry and I married, Betty and Glenwood welcomed me with open arms. I wasn't sure about Glenwoods teasing at times and Betty would say,"Hon, Don't you pay any attention to him." Bailee learned to climb stairs at Aunt Betty's house. Betty was truly someone I think about when I hear the term Southern Belle. Her love came before her,she brought grace and "loveliness"to the room. Even though her health issues,she held her head high and carried on with what life dealt her. God's welcomed her home to the most amazing garden party ever. The only thing shinier than the streets of gold will be Betty smiling at her Savior. To the family,we will keep you in our prayers. We know our Lord will give you a peace that passes all understanding.

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Bob & Janice Taylor

August 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss . She was a dear & sweet lady inside & out.

Dale Brewer

August 24, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tisha Pennington

August 24, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill & I will keep your family in our prayers.

Theressa and Bill Loyed

August 23, 2020

I will miss our phone calls

Penny Beaty

August 23, 2020

The world had lost a very special lady, and if you were blessed to know her, a very, very dear friend! I thank God for the opportunity of having known Betty throughout my life. She and Glen were extremely special to me. I will truly miss her perky little personality and loving spirit✝❤

Hazel Hodges

August 23, 2020

There is no doubt that Betty, will be missed. Because she fought so very hard in the cancer battle, and a cure did not come for her, what a comfort to know she is healed by The Great Physician, and is singing His Praises in His Presence1

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Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory

716 2nd AVENUE NORTH, Columbus, MS 39701