Johnnie Sue Grimes

September 11, 1948 - May 27, 2026

Johnnie Sue Grimes of Trumann departed this life Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the family residence at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 16 days. She was born in Trumann September 11, 1948, to the late Guy and Blanche Johnson McMahan. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to garden, read John Grisham books, and Arkansas Razorback sports. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wendell Gayle Grimes; a son W. Mark Grimes; two brothers, Bobby and Billy McMahan; and her parents. She is survived by daughters, Kimberly Grimes Gottfried, Aaliyah Jill Grimes, both of Trumann; special daughter, Lisa Davies of Trumann; brother, Kenny Guy (Phyllis) McMahan of Trumann; two sisters Joyce (Jerry) Kelso, of Marion, AR, Hester (Wayne) Hogan of Trumann; sister-in-law, Shelia Grimes of Trumann; 4 grandchildren, Lauren (Nick) Elrod, Lexie (Marc) Jarrett, Lucas and Livia Moye; and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29th at Thompson Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, AR under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Brandon McClaughlin, Brayden McClaughlin, Steve Privett, Nick Elrod, Jacob Elrod, and Brent Moye. Online register book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net