Veryle Evelyn Grimes
Veryle Evelyn Grimes
Veryle Evelyn Grimes
December 21, 1924 – July 11, 2022
Albia, Iowa | Age 97
Veryle Evelyn Grimes, age 97, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Veryle was born on December 21, 1924, at home in Melrose, IA, to Sam Martin and Farrie (Turner) Bell.
Veryle grew up attending school and graduated from the Albia High School with the class of 1943. She then attended Iowa State University in Ames before transferring to Drake University in Des Moines.
On June 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to John C. Grimes at the First Christian Church in Albia and to this union, a daughter, Carolyn, was adopted. Veryle and John shared 56 years of marriage prior to John’s passing on March 9, 2004.
During WWII, Veryle worked for the Government Bond Department. She was then the Deputy Recorder at the Monroe County Courthouse in Albia before going to work for the VA in the Psychiatric Department, where she worked for 18 years before retiring at the age of 70. She was a hard worker who enjoyed working.
In her younger years, Veryle was a great bowler, earning her the opportunity to participate in the state tournament. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge. She loved to travel to places such as Florida and New York, often taking the train. She was a collector of antiques who enjoyed the What Cheer Flea Markets and going to the Brass Armadillo in Des Moines. She loved animals, especially her cat, Kitty. Overall, Veryle enjoyed living life to its fullest.
Veryle is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Handy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John; and her parents, Sam and Farrie Bell.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Veryle’s family present throughout to greet family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Roger Henry officiating.
Burial will follow services at Oak View Cemetery in Albia.
Memorials have been established to the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, the Albia Public Library, or the Heartland Humane Society.
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