Virgie Ruth Grimm
July 31, 1930 ~ September 1, 2021
Virgie Ruth Grimm, aged 91, of Madison, Ohio and Summit, NJ, passed away September 1, 2021 at home in NJ. Born July 31, 1930 in Glen Daniel, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Harry Davis and Nola (Stewart) Davis. She married the love of her life, Benny Grimm, on February 27, 1956, after meeting him at Concord College, where she, the school nurse, had patched him up in the infirmary after a basketball injury.
Virgie graduated from the Raleigh General Hospital School of Nursing, in Beckley, WV, then went on to Concord College to earn her Bachelor’s in Education, and a Masters of Teaching degree at Edinboro University. She worked as a surgical and ER nurse at Geneva Hospital, and as a teacher of English in the Madison and Perry local school systems. Virgie’s lifelong passion was helping others, and it was impossible for her to go out in the community without greeting a former student or patient, all of whom she counted as friends. She found her greatest joy in helping others and creating beauty in her garden.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Mike) Knowlton; granddaughter, Windley; and nieces, Linda (Gary) Pauley and Sherry Brown. She also leaves behind her nursing and shopping “partner in crime” Patsy Gehring; and last, but certainly not least, her canine companion, Archie. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Frank Davis and Mabel Brown.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 11 am, at Chapel United Methodist Church, 2019 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio, 44057, with Pastor Lenore Robinson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in Virgie’s name be made to the Madison Food Center, 1954 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio 44057, Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, Ohio 44057, or Chapel United Methodist Church.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
We are deeply sorry for your loss
An angel has left us. Deepest sympathy from the Gleason family.
I worked with Mrs.Grimm at the Geneva hospital very very awsome lady and nurse!!
This is a beautiful tribute to Virgie. She was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. I loved watching the interactions with kids at Redbird. She always had time for any child who needed her. I will remember her fondly and am so grateful that we were friends. Barbara Faulkner
I am a forever fan of Mrs. Grimm as she shared her passion for teaching with me as a student of English in Perry, Ohio’s Middle School in the middle of the 1960s. My name is John Hazel and I live in New Jersey with my wife Michelle and two daughters. I graduated from Perry High School in 1969. My tribute to Mrs. Grimm follows: Mrs. Grimm is undoubtedly a “Top Five” Teacher of mine from The 1960s Perry Local School District. She taught English at a key time in my life when I was just beginning to learn critical thinking. Everything she taught revolved around that key theme. When she assigned us Journal Writing, I literally had to read a daily newspaper. The Painesville Telegraph or The Cleveland Plain Dealer, were always available thanks to my Mom and Dad. I also had to watch and listen to daily network News Programs—like The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. After fully digesting these two media, I was required to write a daily journal to chronicle what key points I had gleaned. Mrs. Grimm would voraciously read the journal and offer her written evaluations back to me. Her comments were always spot on!!! Boy, did I learn critical thinking!!! And, I am forever indebted to Mrs. Grimm for her intellect, insight and inroads made in teaching critical thinking and communications to teenagers! I owe her a lot—both professionally and personally! What wonderful memories of such a great mentor!!! May she rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Kelly, your mom was one of my favorite teachers. I loved talking to her when she attended the all class reunions. We would recall our memories of the herb fair at Champions. Peace to you and your family. Linda & Gene Warfield
A wonderful friend, caring be neighbors. Angelic nurse. Peace be with all her loving heart has touched.