Marcella Pearl (Keplinger) Grimes

Marcella Pearl Grimes, 92, formerly of Wood River, passed away February 28, 2023 in Chandler, AZ. Born February 24, 1931 in Honeypoint Twp. in Macoupin County, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Pearl Keplinger. Beloved wife of 72 years to Jimmie, he loved her very much and always will. He states “She got everything out of life she could”. She passed peacefully next to her “sweetie”. Also survived by daughter Jane Deuble (Dave), daughter-in-law Debbie Johnson (David), granddaughters Dayna Block (Chris) and Erin Deuble (Elana). Great granddaughters Hailey, Chloe and Mackenzie Block, Great grandsons Zev and Ari Deuble and great granddaughter Yael Deuble, Great grandsons Scott and Jeromee (Danielle) Grimes and great granddaughters Teariny and Lexis Grimes. Great great granddaughters Stormy and Sunny Grimes. Preceded in death by son Scott Grimes, parents Henry and Pearl Keplinger, and grandson Joshua Grimes. She was full of joy, and always smiling. She loved music and dancing and gave us her beautiful smile and signature little shimmy on her 92nd birthday celebration. Her favorite things were cooking, baking, sewing, being outdoors, gardening, reading, and caring for and loving her family and many friends. Her legacy is love and family. She will forever be missed. Graveside service will be conducted at 1 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Woodland Hill Cemetery.

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