Diane Adkisson Grimes, 62, of Beaumont, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2016.  Born and raised in Beaumont, she was a wife, mother, grandmother, and devout Christian. 

Diane was a 1971 graduate of Forest Park High School and attended Lamar University. She faithfully attended Bible Study Fellowship for many years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. During her younger years, Diane loved the beach and frequently spent time at her parent’s beach cabin.  She also loved to shop, work crossword puzzles, coin collect, play tennis, and travel with her family.  Diane went on mission trips to Africa and China to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and fulfill The Great Commission.

Survivors include her husband of forty-four years, Paul Grimes; daughters, Kimberly Traylor and her husband, Scott and Kristi McDonald and her husband, Brian; and grandchildren, Landon, Karlynn, Aubree, Lane, and Clara Rose Traylor and Finley and Fisher McDonald, all of Beaumont. 

Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Albert Adkisson.

Our love and appreciation go out to the following caregivers: Linda McGraw, Kellie McGraw, Lori Laman, Charlotte Zomparelli, and Vicky Jimenez.  In addition, a special thanks to Senior Preferred Home Health and Harbor Hospice. 

A gathering of Mrs. Grimes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Amelia Baptist Church, 8055 Brighton Street, Beaumont, with her entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions can be made to Linda McGraw, owner of the Ya Ya House (a private care home), 13315 Blackgum, Beaumont, Texas 77713.