Born June 6, 1927 in Amarillo, TX and passed away January 10, 2013 in Tyler, TX. Graduate of Highland Park High School, 50 year member of Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, Dallas and Harmony Class, President of United Methodist Women, PTA President of 4 schools, past Mother Advisor Order of the Rainbow for Girls, three year Cub Scout Den Mother, 30 years Coordinator for VNA Meals on Wheels, President of Bookhaven Book Club, President of Lovell Baker Book Club, President of Sigma Kappa Mothers Club. Preceded in death by Richard O. Grissom, husband of 58 years, and son, Richard C. Grissom. Mrs. Grissom is survived by her son, Steve Grissom of Dallas; daughter, Sharon Grissom Fisher & husband Rob of Tyler; grandchildren, Richard Grissom & wife Shawna of Memphis, TN, Sarah Fisher Jones & husband Eric of Houston, Scott Fisher & wife Kayla of Beaumont, Melissa Grissom of Roanoke, Kimberly Grissom of Augusta, GA, and Stephanie Grissom of Richardson, TX; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Sparkman/Hillcrest. Service will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, January 14, 2013 at Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Ln., Dallas, TX 75229 followed by an entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 3:30pm. Memorials may be made to: Wesley-Rankin Community Center, 3100 Crossman Ave., Dallas, TX 75212 or Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County, 211 Winchester, Tyler, TX 75701.
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