Mary Elizabeth Grimes, 68, Independence, Missouri passed away April 25, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2020 at Mt Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.  Mary was born January 11, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Albert & Elizabeth (O’Brien) Murphy; husband, Jimmy Grimes; brother, Jim Murphy.  Survivors include; sister, Charlotte Rick, Kansas City, Missouri; sister in law, Kathie Peterson, Kansas City, Missouri; many nieces, nephews and friends.