Suzanne Grist
October 10, 1942 ~ July 25, 2017
Suzanne Grist, age 74, of Madison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Rea-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing Center. Born October 10, 1942 she was the daughter of Jean (Thomas) and Raymond Sturm. Suzanne married Thomas L. Grist, Jr. in Lowellville on June 26, 1965.
Suzanne was a 1964 graduate of Youngstown State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Suzanne worked at R.W. Sidley and Ledgemont Schools in Thompson. She retired from Madison Schools after teaching at both the high school and middle school. Suzanne enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles, boating and gaming.
Suzanne is survived by her husband, Thomas; son, Tom (Kelly) Grist of Aurora; daughter, Amy Grist of Madison; granddaughters, Alexis, Madelyn, Reilly, and Hannah; sisters, Judy (Walt) Avdey, of Coitsville Twp, Maggie Necastro, of Stuart, FL, and Eileen (Don) Necastro of Austintown; brothers, Ray (Michelle) Sturm of Tallmadge, and Jack (Laina) Sturm of Struthers; brother-in-law Febe Perry. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jeanne Perry, and sister-in-law Kay Sturm.
Friends will be received 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH 44057. Final resting place will be Fairview Memorial Gardens.
The family is grateful for the care given to Suzanne by the staff at the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Donations may be sent to them in her name at 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110-9915.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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To the Grist Family I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm a “89” graduate of Madison High and I knew Mrs. Grist because of Amy. May you find comfort during this difficult time.
She was one of the best! I lived down the street from her growing up and she was one of my favorite teachers in high school. So sorry for your loss, praying for you all.
Neil and I send our deepest sympathy to the Grist Family . May she rest in peace.
Mrs Grist was one of the sweetest and funniest neighbors. I will miss our waves and seeing her on her front porch. She was such a beautiful woman. So very sorry for your loss.
One of the best colleagues one could hope to have and a good friend. May God grant her soul eternal peace and happiness and bring comfort to her family. Tom and Amy, I'm so very sorry for your loss.