Eula Grigsby

Eula Grigsby, 95, of Kentland, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth East of Lafayette. She was born March 14, 1925 in Nancy, KY to the late Leonard J. and L. Wilma (Beasley)

Wilson. Eula was a 1943 graduate of Brook High School and a lifelong resident of Newton County.

Her marriage was to James D. Grigsby on November 3, 1945 in the United Methodist church of Brook. He preceded her in death in February of 1975. Eula was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 23 in Kentland.

Eula worked at Dormeyer Industries after graduating high school during WWII until her marriage. She then was a homemaker. After her husband’s death she worked at Kentland Elementary in the cafeteria and then as a Teacher’s aide. Also working at Hooks Pharmacy for many years before retiring.

Eula deeply cared for her children and grandchildren. She loved nature and good conversation with friends.

Surviving are her two children, Jim (Diane) Grigsby of Kentland and Karen Dowell of Remington. Grandchildren Chad (Lori) Grigsby, Darren (Amanda) Grigsby, Devon (Karl) Elliker, Ethan Grigsby, Cinnamon (Aaron) Parry, Robert (Crystal) Dowell Jr. and Griffin Dowell. Great-grandchildren Elijah, Madison, Mayah, Kay, Lexi, Jordyn, Izabella, Drew, Dorian, Aaris, Lilian and Maren, and another grandchild expected in January.

Preceding her in death along with her husband and parents was an infant son, Paul Dean Grigsby.

A private funeral service will be held at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Interment will be held in Fairlawn Cemetery also of Kentland. Rev. Wayne Meyers to officiate.

A remembrance celebration will be at a later date.

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