Dorothy McSwain “Dot” Grimes passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Memphis, TN. She was the widow of Ralph R. Grimes; they were life-long residents of Phenix City, Dot was preceded in death by her parents Novie Ray McSwain and her husband Curtis McSwain; one son Randy Grimes and daughter Judy Grimes Turner. She …
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Dorothy McSwain “Dot” Grimes passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Memphis, TN. She was the widow of Ralph R. Grimes; they were life-long residents of Phenix City, Dot was preceded in death by her parents Novie Ray McSwain and her husband Curtis McSwain; one son Randy Grimes and daughter Judy Grimes Turner. She is survived by her son-in-law Louis Turner and three grandsons, Tripp Turner and wife Tamera, Brooks Turner and Bryan Turner and wife Amber. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Shea Trace Turner, Jacob Alexander Turner and Julia Elaine Turner; and many nieces and nephews.
Dot attended the University of Georgia in Columbus (off campus) and Auburn University. She was a teacher in the Phenix City School System for many years.
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 3 until 4 with a memorial service beginning at 4:00. Rev. Steven Reneau will officiate. Interment will be at Lakeview Memory Garden.
Online condolences may be made at vancememorialchapel.net
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Donna Webb & Mattie Smith
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Sending our condolences with heartfelt sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
-Donna Webb and Mattie Smith (Sunshine/Keebler)
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marie Lawrence Bradley and Martha Bradley
left a message on July 19, 2017:
Mama and I are so sorry to hear of Dot's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We may not live near, but we do care.
God bless you all.
Martha Bradley
Tom (Tommy) Robinson
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You will be missed !!
Tom Robinson
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Donald Lawrence
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Judith Harris
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Bill Blau, Augusta, GA
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Corry Ferrell Finnerty
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Donna Webb & Mattie Smith
left a message on July 20, 2017:
Sending our condolences with heartfelt sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
-Donna Webb and Mattie Smith (Sunshine/Keebler)
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marie Lawrence Bradley and Martha Bradley
left a message on July 19, 2017:
Mama and I are so sorry to hear of Dot's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We may not live near, but we do care.
God bless you all.
Martha Bradley
Tom (Tommy) Robinson
left a message on July 19, 2017:
You will be missed !!
Tom Robinson
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