Beverly Grimes

Mrs. Beverly Mary Anna Grimes was born January 11, 1930, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Davis Mitchell of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1948, she united in marriage to Paul Grimes. To this union, they were blessed with four daughters. Her husband preceded her in death in November 1986. In March of 1986, her prayers were answered. She witnessed the power of God work in her husband's life when he accepted Christ and united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Sacramento, where he was baptized.
Within the last 10 years, Beverly was a two-time cancer survivor, major stomach surgery survivor and rotator cuff replacement survivor. The Lord also blessed her to live to the ripe age of 95 with an eight-year brain tumor!
Beverly was an only child in the family. She completed all educational studies in Bethlehem, PA. She worked at the Fountain Hill Mills in Bethlehem, PA for several years. She was a very faithful long-life member of the St. John AME Zion Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where she served faithfully in many ministries.
In October of 1979, she and her husband stepped out on faith, and relocated to Sacramento, California. She soon accepted a Seasonal Office Assistant position with the State of California Franchise Tax Board division. She retired from that position in 2006. In 1985, she united with the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Sacramento, California, where she was a faithful member and worker in the Clothes Closet Ministry, Sunday School and noon day Bible Study. She was also faithful in transporting seniors to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping, picking up their medication, as well as transporting them to and from bible study or church service when called upon. She always made herself available, just as long as she didn't have to drive the freeways! She took surface streets everywhere!!
Beverly was a world traveler and loved taking cruises. Some of her trips included Greece, Italy, Hawaii, and the Holy Land. Each leaving a lasting impression upon her. But, most of all, Beverly will be remembered for her beautiful smile, calming demeanor, a very dedicated loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and a faithful friend whose heart was delighted at the sight of family and friends.
Her favorite scripture was Psalm 36:7 "How priceless is your unfailing love, O' God. People take refuge in the shadow of your wings."
Those left to mourn include her four loving daughters: Paulette Terrell (Lonnie), Marcella Pendleton, Beverly Logan (John) and Ava Grimes-Byrd (Charles.) One sister-in-law Esther M. Lee; eleven grandchildren: Tonya, Jarrod, Danielle, Alesha, Ava, Lisa, Kandice, Latisha, Patricia, Jessica and John, Five great grandchildren: Justin, Jason, Rahmeer, Jazzmine and LilyAnne and two great-great grandchildren: Marie and Aniyah. She enjoyed spending time with all of them. Also left to mourn are a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.