Virginia Brewer Grimes
May 14, 1923 ~ July 31, 2013
Virginia Brewer Grimes peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday, 31 July, 2013 in Oakton, VA, with her loving family at her side.
Virginia was born 14 May, 1923, in Norfolk, VA to the late Walter and Gena Brewer. Her family moved to Annapolis, MD in 1935. Virginia married Alton Barger Grimes, after his graduation from the US Naval Academy in 1942. She was a devoted Navy wife for 32 years.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Nancy G. Grimes of Rye, NH, and her two sons, Alton B. Grimes of Santa Barbara, CA and W. Gary Grimes of Redondo Beach, CA; her sister, Evelyn B. Cox of Fairfax, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Relatives and friends are invited to Virginia's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Monday, Aug 5 from 2 PM until time of service at 3 PM.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Virginia was born 14 May, 1923, in Norfolk, VA to the late Walter and Gena Brewer. Her family moved to Annapolis, MD in 1935. Virginia married Alton Barger Grimes, after his graduation from the US Naval Academy in 1942. She was a devoted Navy wife for 32 years.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Nancy G. Grimes of Rye, NH, and her two sons, Alton B. Grimes of Santa Barbara, CA and W. Gary Grimes of Redondo Beach, CA; her sister, Evelyn B. Cox of Fairfax, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Relatives and friends are invited to Virginia's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Monday, Aug 5 from 2 PM until time of service at 3 PM.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I have many fond memories of my Aunt Virginia from my youth. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. May she rest in peace.
I have memories of Virginia as my dad’s (Andrew Farley, Jr.) first cousin. She was my grandmother’s (Nannie) niece and Nannie was always thrilled when her sister, Gena, would come from Maryland to Danville, Virginia for a visit. There are many pictures in photo albums of Daddy and his cousins, Virginia, Evelyn and Walter, Jr. There are also some family stories of the mischief that these cousins would get into when they were all together. One story that stands out is about throwing a cat out of a window to see if cats really do always land on their feet. And, there are many others. May special memories abound during this time of grief and sadness..my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time, Beth
Aunt Virginia was a very kind presence who was always a lady. There are many memories of Aunt Virginia, but the weeks she took me in to her home during 10th grade are some of the most special to me. We moved back to Fairfax during the school year, and my parents were driving across country. I flew back and stayed in Vienna with Aunt Virginia. She drove me to and from school every day, fed me, put up with me and we really had an opportunity to get to know each other. She was very kind and caring and I will miss her. I’m sorry I can’t be at the service. I wish Nancy, Gary and Alton all the best in this sad time, and I hope that all their good memories of their Mother will comfort them.
We (Wheeler, me and our 2 little girls) were neighbours of Miss Virginia for a mere handful of months but we were thankful for the opportunity to visit with her and become friends. We would apologize every chance we got just in case our girls were too loud. She would laugh and tell us to live life and not worry about it. She was a sweetheart who loved to visit. Blessings, prayers and comfort for her family.