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Jacqueline Grisby Obituary
Jacqueline M. Grisby transitioned home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016 at the age of 62.
She was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 4, 1954 to her parents, Dock Grisby Sr. and Clair Keys. She was a graduate of Barberton High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dock Sr. and Clair Grisby. Jacqueline leaves to cherish her loving memory, her brothers, Dock Jr. (Shirley), Harold, Fred, James and David Grisby; aunts, Charlene Mirza and Dorothy Keys; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will recieve friends from 10 a.m. until time of service, Pastor Paul Watson, officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 955 Russell Ave., Akron, Ohio 44307.
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Barberton high
June 21, 2023
Jackie was always so upbeat and happy. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. God bless her soul and her family.
Michele
July 1, 2016
RIP Jackie. You will be missed!!
rose schmitt-webb
July 1, 2016
...Jackie...+++
Shenitha Thompson
July 1, 2016
Sorry couldn't make it to the funeral today had to work. Jackie you were a beautiful person and always had kind words to say. We are truly going to miss your laughs at the family functions and the side jokes you and I used to crack up about!! You will be missed. I know you and my dad are having a good time!! Love you until we meet again cuz, R.I.P
Shenitha and family!!
Carolyn Lee
July 1, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie, we have known her all of our lives. Im not able to be there today but my heart will be. May God comfort this great family during your time of bereavement and may her memory live on. With our sincere and deepest condolences. Carolyn Dowdell Lee and Sarah Pat Dowdell RIP Jackie , we love you.
Kathy Sprouse Bender-Elseg
July 1, 2016
Sorry to hear about your loss!
Rhoden Memorial Home
July 1, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Barbara Ferguson
June 30, 2016
Prayers & thoughts to the Family of Jackie Grisby March & Barbara Ferguson
June 30, 2016
Jackie you will be greatly missed I enjoyed the time we worked together you were always great to see and talk to My prayers to your family rest in peace.
Mark Vaughn
June 30, 2016
My Condolences goes out to the Grisby family.
Lucy King
June 30, 2016
Jackie was my neighbor and childhood friend. Sending my love and prayers to the Grisby family. Comfort to the extend families, her friends and neighbors.
Rachelle Cook
June 30, 2016
I want to send my condolences to the Grisby family and friends. Jackie was a beautiful person. She will be missed.
Crystal Cox
June 30, 2016
So saddened to hear of Jackie's passing. We were friends in high school. She was ALWAYS smiling and upbeat. She will be missed by many. God bless her soul and her family .
Mick Maag
June 30, 2016
Sorry to read of the Passing of your Sister.. God bless
Lillie Belle Reed Crosby
June 29, 2016
I just saw Jackie and we talked as usual so sad to hear about her death and another person from my hometown passing away bless the Keys/Grisby and any other extended family God bless you during this trying time she going to be truly miss.
Carol Parker-Park
June 29, 2016
Jackie,
You were such a dear friend to me during our Barberton High days.I have great memories of us going to football & basketball games and track meets,plus all the dances ,with pizzas afterwards at Jeep & Joes along with Jeanie Dunwald.
Oh,and playing softball at Decker and winning!
I love you as a sister and know you and Jeanie,and Howie are together having the best of times.
Rest in Peace,sweet friend...until we meet again.
Wendy King and family
June 29, 2016
Sending hugs and prayers
Sherry Anderson
June 29, 2016
Jackie was a private person in life but a true friend to those who knew her. Thanks for gracing my life with your presence. May God continue to strengthen and guide the family, help them to heal as he ease their sorrow!
Carolyn ( Cookie Sherfield
June 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 29, 2016
My heart goes out to her family she was a great person and friend,,,,,,
June 29, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 28, 2016
To Jackie's Family,
You have Our Deepest Condolences and Sympathy!!! We all had a lot of good times with Jackie and oh how she could make us laugh! She will be Truly Missed!! God gained another Angel and she will now be looking over each and every one of you!!! Rest in Peace Jackie!!! We Love You!!!
Joanne Burnley, Linda (Burnley) Moore, Susan (Burnley) Van Norstran, and Jimmy Burnley
JIMMY GRISBY
June 28, 2016
I LOVE YOU SIS AND I MISS YOU A LOT. JACKIE THANK(GOD)FOR OUR TIMES TOGETHER ON THIS EARTH .FROM MY BROTHERS AND I. WE LOVE YOU JACKIE.
Reginald Kight
June 28, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Wharton Family
June 28, 2016
One of our own has gone on home to glory. Jackie you will truly be missed. We enjoyed talking and laughing with you and talking about sports. Love you and will miss you much, but will never forget you.
Lee Londa Scott-Palm
June 27, 2016
I going to miss you R.I.P.
June 27, 2016
You will be missed our sister TonyKing
FIFTH & BRADY KING FAMILY
June 27, 2016
We will miss you Jackie
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