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Jackie "Creighton" Grimes
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She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on April 6, 1934 the daughter of Jack Edward & Fleeta (Burton) Creighton.
She was a strong woman raising her 5 children by herself while being blind. Mrs. Grimes loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and music. She was a Cardinals fan. She loved her numerous friends who she considered family. She was a member of Whittington Church.
Mrs. Grimes is survived by her:
4 Children:
Burt Grimes of Benton
Sissy Hosselton of Richview
Barry Grimes & wife Rhonda of Tennessee
Holly Wilson & husband Tom of Mulkeytown
Special grandchildren that spent the most time with their grandma & helped take care of her: Stacie, Nikki, Trevor & Sean
8 Grandchildren
24 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mrs. Grimes was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Parents, 1 Son-Charlie, 2 Daughters-in-law-Lana & Loretta (Cookie) and 1 Brother.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 4th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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