Dorothy Emmalene (Grove) Grissom, 90, passed on Sunday, Nov. 22, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. 

She was born Nov. 3, 1930 in Warren County (Pleasant Cove community) to Charlie W. and Bertha M. (Bouldin) Grove. She attended Warren County Schools, graduating from Central High School in McMinnville in 1949. She worked for General Shoe before marrying Jimmy B. Grissom on Sept. 22, 1956 and moving to Muncie, Ind., to make their permanent home.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Grissom was preceded in death by brother, Thomas Grove.

Dorothy retired from Ball State University. She enjoyed her garden flowers, providing goodies for her family, and prided herself on being a family-oriented homemaker. She was a member of Towne Acres Church of Christ.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Melody and Tim Crehan of Muncie, Ind., grandchildren, Jill Crehan of Noblesville, Ind., Jordan Crehan of Muncie, Ind., and Jase (Jessica) Crehan of Muncie, Ind., and sister-in-law, Winnie Grove of Portland, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at High’s Chapel with Mark Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 27, 2020