Geraline Grimes Scott Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Geraline Grimes Scott

MRS. GERALINE GRIMES SCOTT - Age 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 with her family at her bedside. She was born July 12, 1941 to the late Clifford Grimes and Rosal Andrews Grimes. She was preceded by her husband, John Herman Scott, brothers, James Harper, Curtis Grimes, and Ira Grimes, Sr., sister, Vera Smith, and grandson, Brandon McCord. Mrs. Scott was a graduate Austin High School Class of 1960, retired from T. V. A., and was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors are her loving family, children, two daughters, TaWuna (Kenny Bell) McCord, Traci (Standford) Franklin; sons, Marty (Latonya Oatman) Scott, Randall (Margarett Rinehart) Davenport; grandchildren, Diedra Williams, Marcos ( Deanna) McCord, Britney (Stuart) Taylor, Kristal (Thomas) Franklin – White, Jasmin (Jonathan) Franklin – Tyler, Kelley S. Brown, John P. S. Brown, Aneesa Davenport; thirteen great grandchildren; goddaughter, Tanisha Grimes; sisters, Virginia Taylor, Maosa (Will Tom) Moore; brother, James Larry (Faye) Grimes; a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; and her devoted friends, Jonnie Hill, Hildrith Gillespie, Emma Jordan, Sadie Grimes, Annette Bailey, and her church family. Geraline will forever be remembered for her boundless love, unwavering faith, and selfless devotion to others. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Homegoing Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00 A. M. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915 with Rev. LeRoy Franklin and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Knoxville National Cemetery, 939 Tyson Street, N. W., Knoxville, TN. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Dalton, Georgia and Unity Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tennessee.

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When peace like a river flows into the hearts of those we love our life lives on The days of a man are three score and ten years and if by reason of strength four score years She got the four score years (80) plus two We are told to honor our Mother and Father and long life is our reward Indeed she honored her parents and received long life May her well lived life forever live in our hearts Thinking of you now and always Marvin L Henderson Kent OH (nephew of Lulabelle and Gordon Willis)

Condolences to the Scott Family. William R. Crawford and Family.

We are so appreciative of the Love that Miss Geraline showed to our parents. Always a phone call away, always checking on our parents. She used to work with my dad and was friends with both our parents. She checked on our mom after our dad passed. She brought so much Laughter to the table. A lot of Love.

The pink candle message was from Phil Strayhorn. Love to you and family.

Maosa, So sorry to learn of your sister's Passing. May you find joy as you remember the good times that you had with her.

We were blessed to have know you. You will be missed.
Allen, Lorraine,Joshua and Alec Cromer

My heart is broken, someone that was like family to us has passed away. My mom helped, them like a big sister does . Then they helped my parents with me and my siblings. Then we helped them with their babies. She has stood with us from the time we came in the world. She had such a sweetheart. . This hurts so bad. She had a heart of gold I am not mentioning names because all the family hasn't been notified. Pray for her children, siblings, nephews, neices,and our family.M