Roma Y. Grimes

November 17, 1948 - August 23, 2019

Roma Y. Grimes, 70 of Jackson passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born November 17, 1948 in Carpenter, Ohio to the late James “Red” and Belva McKinniss Straten. She was a retired coal miner from Raccoon Mine #3, she loved to spend time with friends and family, cooking, listening to music, mushroom hunting and dirt track racing. Later in life she found a new passion for gardening, mainly fruits and flowers. She is survived by: sons: Jeff Grimes and Greg (Stephanie) Grimes both of Jackson, daughter: Tammy (Kenny) Adams of Jackson, brother: Richard Straten of Gallipolis, sisters: Wanda (Bill) Albright and Thabiatha (Roger) Poe both of Wellston, grandchildren: Brianna Adams, Jacqueline Norman, Rylee Grimes and Wyatt Norman, great grandchildren: Kaiden Adams and Devon Adams. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and dearly loved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: husband: Jack Grimes, sisters: Ruby Plummer, Ruth Ann Straten and Erma Joyce Straten and brothers: John Straten, Paul “Tom” Straten and Erza Joseph Straten. Funeral services will be held at 7PM Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Queen officiating. Family will receive friends from 4PM up to the time of services at 7PM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com