December 15, 1942 – April 15, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Grigsby Reimer, 80, passed away April 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 15, 1942, in Houston, Texas, to James Pruitt Grigsby and Helen Merice “Boo” Johnston Grigsby of Alexandria, Louisiana.
Elizabeth grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Bolton High School in 1961 and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in 1965. She received her degree in Elementary Education, was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. After graduation she moved to Houma, Louisiana, to teach Second Grade at Boudreaux Canal Elementary School. While living “down the bayou,” she went to the pirogue races and met James Reimer. James swept Elizabeth off her feet, and they married November 25, 1966 and were married 56 years. They moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and began their family.
In 1974, the young family moved to Houston and in 1975 moved to Alvin. Elizabeth was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Alvin Garden Club, AAUW, Alvin Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, Grace Episcopal Church Altar Guild and local chapter of Daughters of the King. She taught Sunday school and was a substitute teacher in the Alvin Independent School District. In 1985, she began a new career at Edward Jones as Branch Office Administrator in the Alvin office and then was Senior BOA in the Dickinson office where she retired in 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Pruitt Grigsby and Helen Merice “Boo” Johnston Grigsby, son Kevin Grigsby Reimer, and husband James Hillard Reimer.
She is survived by children Elizabeth “Betsy” Reimer Craft (Timothy) of Cypress, Texas, Reuben Reimer of Galveston, Texas, and Robert Reimer of San Leon, Texas. Granddaughters, Ashley Reimer and Alison Reimer of Houston, Texas. brother, Lane Grigsby (Bobbi) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
We invite you to celebrate her life with us at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin. If you are unable to attend, the service will be live- streamed on the church’s Facebook page and will be available to view at www.facebook.com/gracechurchalvin.
12 thoughts on “Elizabeth Ann Grigsby Reimer”
My deepest sympathies to all of Elizabeth’s family and friends. My prayers are with you all! 🙏🙏
Prayers and sympathies for the family.
We beseech you, Our Heavenly Father, to surround our loved ones and friends with your comfort and peace. In Jesus’ Name. Amen 🙏🏻 Much love… you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth was a blessing to this world! Few have ever spread love, laughter and faith as freely as she.
I loved my dear friend and I will miss her.
She was a good and faithful servant. Peace be with you.
My prayers and sympathy go out to you all. Elizabeth was a kind and caring loving person. She cared so much for others. Her and James were good friends, and we all had such fun at AVFD gatherings.
I had the pleasure of doing her hair for at least 35 years. She was always so sweet and kind. You never would had known she was sick. Not a complainer, just a beautiful positive person. I considered her not only a client but a friend. She will be so missed. Big prayers to her family.
I didn’t know you personally but your daughter has been an amazing friend and grandmother to my daughter! Please know she’s not alone ans I love the daughter you raised
Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Dear Betsy and family we are so sorry for the loss of your mother—-there is no one quite like her—she was a very unique lady. We came to the funeral, but couldn’t stay for the reception afterwards. She will be missed by a whole lot of folks. God bless your family as you continue your journey without her❤️
Love from The Whitakers—-Ed and Janie
Elizabeth is greatly missed. A true believer, but a spunky, feisty one who took no guff from anyone. A great influence.