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Anna Jean Stark Grimes

August 26, 1952 - October 24, 2017

Anna Jean Stark Grimes, age 65, a resident of 2450 Burnside Road, Oxford, NC and formerly of Nichols, New York died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Wake County on August 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee and Celesta Sue (Byrd) Gasque. Jean graduated from John Nichols High School in Oxford in 1971. She retired from Tioga County, NY where she worked as an advocate for the handicapped in Nichols and surrounding area. Jean was very instrumental in the passing of the American Disabilities Act at which time she was invited to The White House for its signing. She fought for the disabled, homeless and disenfranchised. She is survived by her husband, Marion Eugene "Gene" Grimes, of Oxford, NC; her daughter, Margot Stark Choi (Brian) of London, England; her step-daughter, Erin Grimes of Epsom; her step-son, Jeremy Grimes of Oxford, NC; three sisters, Sandie Earp of Wake Forest, Mary Miriam VanCamp of Henderson and Suzy Hinson of Louisburg; two grandchildren, Theodore Choi and Arthur Choi; two step-grandchildren, Julian Jimerson and Savanna Jimerson; her aunt Pat Chandler of Owego; many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved and adored her. Jean was preceded in death by a husband, Glen Stark. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, November 4th at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel in Nichols. A luncheon and period of fellowship will follow at the VFW Post 1371 Owego. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting her guest book at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the "Listen to the Hands" Holiday Program sponsored by Community Care Network of Nichols, PO Box 100, Nichols, NY 13812 in loving memory of Anna Jean Stark Grimes.

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Anna Jean Stark Grimes, age 65, a resident of 2450 Burnside Road, Oxford, NC and formerly of Nichols, New York died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Wake County on August 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee... View Obituary & Service Information

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