Obituary
Guest Book
Jean Angela Gronmeyer, born on May 30, 1944, in Western New York, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She lived a life filled with dedication and passion, serving as a Speech Pathologist at Picayune Junior High after working for the IRS and the Census Bureau. Jean held a master's degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Southern Mississippi, which she earned after moving from her home in Western York to Washington, D.C. and then settling in Picayune, where her husband had a career at Stennis.
Jean was not just committed to her career but also had a deep love for animals. She volunteered regularly at the ASPCA Animal Rescue, embodying her passion for helping those in need. Throughout her life, she adopted and took care of multiple animals, showcasing her gentle spirit and nurturing personality.
In her free time, Jean cherished the outdoors and enjoyed hiking adventures, often collecting rocks along the way. Growing up on a farm, she developed a knack for making things from scratch and became an accomplished seamstress.
Jean is survived by her two sons, James Michael Gronmeyer (Carrie) and Larry Edward Gronmeyer (Jeanna), along with her beloved grandchildren: Kathryn Gronmeyer, Samantha Hall (Owen), Hayden Gronmeyer, and Brayden Gronmeyer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Kent Gronmeyer, and her parents, Edward and Juliane Moss. Jean's warmth, creativity, and love for the natural world and animals will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
She will be buried in Griffins Mills Cemetery in West Falls, New York alongside her late husband.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Pass Christian is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS 39571

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more