She was born on August 31, 1922 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Gunnar & Thelma Nystrom.
Her siblings, Sanford Nystrom, Carl Nystrom, Edna Martin, Lisa Potter and Greta Miller preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Major General (RET) Jeffrey Grime (Julie), Judy Grime, Betty Dantzler (Stan), Edward Grime, Dan Grime (Angela); grandchildren, Rick Grime (Marie), Stuart Grime, Cathy Dantzler; great-grandchildren, Austin Grime and Camille Grime and many more family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 pm in the chapel on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Thyra’s honor.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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