Peggy Sue Grimes, 64, of Wellington, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at her home. Born in McDowell, KY on February 7, 1947, Peggy was the daughter of Johnny and Carrie (nee Pinson) Sword.
Peggy worked for Forest City in Wellington for 15 years and retired from Wal-Mart after 10 years of employment. She enjoyed dancing and singing and cherished time spent with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Patti (John) Owen, of Wellington; grandchildren, Ashley E. Walton, James Ray Walton, Jr., Jessica Paige Walton, all of Wellington and Shana Walton, of Georgia; 2 sons of WI, mother, Carrie Sword; siblings, Russel (Sandy) Sword, of New London, Stoney (Karen) Sword, of Ashland, Anna Russell, of Wellington, Patty (Larry) Gum, of Indiana, Artie (Jayne) Sword, of Wellington, Sandra (Kevin) Jordan, of Wellington, Donnie (Cathy) Sword, of Indiana, Debbie Galloway, of Wellington and Kenny (Stacy) Sword, of Wellington; and many nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Johnny; brother, Ed; husband, Sam Grimes and Grandson, Joshua.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Garry West officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home or to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.