Bobbie L. Grimes

August 24, 1943 - September 21, 2017

Bobbie L. Grimes, age 74, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born August 24, 1943, in White Wright, Texas, a daughter of the late Thelbert Wade and Tiance (Smith) Coggins. She was united in marriage to James Roland “Skip” Grimes, who preceded her in death in 2001. Bobbie worked as a certified nurse’s aide at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles until her retirement after twenty-five years. She was a faithful and active member of the Versailles First Baptist Church. There, she served as vice-president of the Lottie Moon Mission Fund. She enjoyed spending her time volunteering at Head Start and also at Morgan County R-II Schools in Versailles. She also served as a 4-H and Girl Scout leader for many years. Bobbie is survived by her children, Carole Gaither and husband Cecil of Kansas City, Missouri, Richard Wallace of Arlington, Texas, Sandra Odom and husband Bryan of Van Buren, Arkansas and Tonja Ferguson and husband Eric of Versailles, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Patricia Clinton of Dallas, Texas and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty McCullom and Nell Arnold. A celebration of Bobbie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30th, at the Versailles First Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Morgan County Caring for Kids Coalition. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.