Wanda Ann Grimes

July 2, 1946 - June 20, 2022

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Evangel Church

5350 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 31904

Saturday 6/25, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Evangel Church

5350 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 31904

Saturday 6/25, 2:00 pm

Parkhill Cemetery

Saturday 6/25

Wanda Ann Grimes, 75, of Columbus, GA transitioned to Heaven on Monday, June 20, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital. Her Homegoing Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Evangel Church in Columbus on Saturday, June 25, 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Paul Thomas officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service.

Wanda was born on July 2, 1946 in Columbus, GA to Moody Davis and June Loyd Davis. She was born very prematurely at 26½ weeks and was not expected to live. But God Had Other Plans. Though she faced many physical challenges, she lived a life ministering to others with the love of Christ.

A spiritual mentor to many, Bible teacher, and published author, Wanda was an active part of her church family whom she loved very much at Evangel Temple. She worked in Ladies Ministries, founded Strait Gate and Agape Ministries and faithfully taught and ministered to women at the Muscogee County Jail. Wanda’s effect on the inmates was so profound that when she reached her 25th year of service, Mayor Teresa Tomlinson declared February 4, 2014 to be “Wanda Ann Grimes Day”.

Survivors include her mother Robbie June Loyd Freeman, her brother Roger Davis, and her cousins Gail Stills and Steve Ogburn. She loved and considered as family her longtime caregivers Tameka Scott, ShaVasha Thomas, Audrey Thomas, Sicilly Burch, Anna Foster and Silva Hillard. She also loved their children and claimed them as her own grandchildren.

Wanda is preceded in death by her father Moody Davis, loving and devoted husband Kenneth Grimes, precious and only son Jason Mathew Grimes, and her beloved “Daddy Harlin” Howard Harlin Freeman.

Pallbearers will be Tyrek Scott, Damarrea Scott, Cortez West, Brandon Scott, Grant Collins and Jonathan Cronin.

Wanda’s beautiful smile, joyful and loving spirit, and servant’s heart will be greatly missed but the impact she made for her Lord will live on forever in the lives of those who were blessed to know her as daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.

Vance Brooks

Janet carty

Gail Stills

Edna Quinley

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Miss Wanda was indeed God's servant. She lived alone by choice. Not necessity. I asked her one time if she ever got lonely. She told me she was never alone. She said Jesus was always with her. How inspiring she was to me and what a living testament to our father and his son Jesus. God truly blessed me to have you Miss Wanda and your mom Miss June Freeman as my sisters in Christ. Love you and miss you. Praise God!

Miss Wanda I did not know of your passing so I was not at your funeral. You were one of very few people that I ever knew that I was totally in awe of your faith. I asked you one time " Miss Wanda don't you ever get lonely living here by your self"? You replied Randy I am never alone Jesus is with me all the time. I love and miss aggrevating you but will see you again. Tell my family and friends that you are now with that I look forward to our eternal reunion. Amen and Amen

My condolences to the grimes family, I have been knowing Wanda for many many years back , I first met Wanda as a caregiver, and we bonded , and became very good friends , she talked to me about the lord, and a year later , I received Christ into my life , whole life changed, please send message to ms June , Wanda mother , and have her to reach out to Leola , 706-249-6216 , Thanks very much, and GOD bless.

Rest In Peace sweet Wanda. Going to miss you but Jesus Chose to use you in Heaven.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of Wanda Ann Grimes, Janet carty lit a candle

Wanda was so sweet. I will miss seeing her coming in the church always with a smile on her face. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.

I know you are where you always wanted to be,with Jesus,I will never forget you and will always love you. Until we meet again.

Prayers for the family. RIP . Wanda.

Ms. Wanda was a wonderful, caring person who shared her love for the Lord and life with others. I always went out and checked her temperature when she came to the jail to visit. We loved her very much, she will truly be missed.

Prayers for the family and the privilege of knowing this wonderful, sweet lady for fifty-four years who touched so many lives with her love and Love for God. Hundreds of people dare I say thousands of people may have been saved through her witnessing and testimony for Jesus Christ. Others witnessed others. Heaven is rejoicing. She is "walking" around in heaven with many crowns. See you there one day.

My love goes out to the family and all who love Wanda! She was right there when I gave my heart to Jesus. When she walked through the gates of Heaven I know God said, "Well done my faithful daughter." She gave her intire life to serve God. Beautiful, precious Wanda......we'll see you soon.

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