COLUMBUS
Sherry was born November 27, 1954, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of the late Norman “Pete” and Wanda Grimes. She graduated in 1973 from the last Columbus High School class.
Sherry was retired from BCSC and was formerly employed by Columbus Regional Hospital, Unisys, and Bartholomew County Treasurer’s office. She was a member of Ogilville Christian Church. She enjoyed politics, travel, musical theatre, keeping scrapbooks and basketball. She played on the very first Columbus High School girls’ basketball team and coached the very first girls’ basketball team at Mt. Healthy Elementary School.
Sherry loved American history and was deeply patriotic, serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman and election day poll worker for many years. For several years, she wrote letters to the editor of The Republic, in an attempt to educate voters about political issues and politicians. Sherry shook hands with and/or saw five U.S. presidents, four first ladies, and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, as well as dozens of other celebrities from the political, entertainment, and literary fields. She became friends with Julie Eisenhower (daughter of President Nixon) and visited her and husband David (grandson of President Eisenhower) at their home in Pennsylvania.
Sherry loved to travel and made many trips. Some of her favorites were Alaska, Hawaii, Utah, California, Boston, Austria and London.
Survivors include her brother, Anthony “Tony” Grimes (Nancy) of Columbus; nieces, Angie Grimes (Barry), Melissa McKenzie (Scott), Natalie Mann (Justin), Danielle Tedder (Anthony) all of Columbus, and Nicola Gehring (Christian) of Germany; nephew, Brent Grimes of Germany; and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved Yorkie, Auggie.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Danny Grimes.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street; Dr. Martin E. Wright will officiate.
Family and friends may gather for visitation from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Thursday.
Sherry will be laid to rest at Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bartholomew County Humane Society or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the Grimes family and a video tribute may be seen at barkesweaverglick.com.
