Emma Lou Grimes, age 90, of Marcellus, Michigan, and a former longtime resident of Brookville, Indiana died Friday evening, December 25, 2020 at her residence in Michigan.

Born September 8, 1930 in Metamora, Indiana she was one of nine children born to the late Eli & Margaret (Edelman) Estridge.  On May 1, 1948 she became the wife of Robert Lee Grimes, and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2000.

She had been a member of the Brookville Church of Christ, the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #449 of Brookville as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include a daughter, Diane Johnson of Marcellus, Michigan; four sisters, Margaret Meyers of Batesville, Indiana, Virginia Turner of Anderson, Indiana, Martha Hunter of Greenwood, Indiana and Linda Barker of Hamilton, Ohio, three brothers, Dick Estridge of Brookville, Indiana, Delbert Estridge of Columbus, Ohio and Larry Estridge of Camden, Ohio; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; as well many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, and husband Robert, she was preceded in death by a son, James R. Grimes, who died November 16, 2005, as well as a brother, Neal C. "Skip" Estridge.

Due to the current pandemic, Private visitation and Funeral services will be conducted December 31, 2020, with Pastor Perry Booso of the Brookville Church of Christ officiating.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Edwards Corner Bible Church, 51047 Chamberlain Road, Marcellus, Michigan 49067.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Grimes family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com