Deidere Grimes, 54, passed away surrounded by those who dearly loved her at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Mississippi, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. A memorial graveside service and interment will be held at a later date at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville.
Deidere was born in Winston County on November 17, 1968. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who dearly loved her family. Her love of music was supported by her husband, Paul, who plays multiple instruments. Deidere was a caregiver to all with a compassionate, big heart. For example, she always went above and beyond for the powerline crews with whom her husband worked making sure everyone had all they needed. Her cornbread was a favorite of many.
Deidere is survived by her husband, Paul Shannon Grimes of New Hebron; and her mother, Beverly Bennett Hemphill of Louisville. Additionally, she is survived by her children: Andrew McDill and wife, Kenzie, of Texas; Tristen Wilson and husband, Beowulf, of Oakvale, Mississippi; her step-daughter, Morgan Thorton and husband, Chess, also of Texas; and her two sisters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Kirk; and Kimberly (Trey) McDill. One of her greatest joys was being “Mimi” to her six grandchildren: Gracie Perkins, Carter Hunt, Addilyn McDill, Summer Billingham, Justin Troy Cone, and Ozzy McDill. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more grandchildren in September and January. Deidere was preceded in death by her father, Larry Hemphill; an infant son, James Derek Hunt; and her son, Justin Caleb Hunt.
Memorials in honor of Deidere may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org.
Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Deidere is survived by her husband, Paul Shannon Grimes of New Hebron; and her mother, Beverly Bennett Hemphill of Louisville. Additionally, she is survived by her children: Andrew McDill and wife, Kenzie, of Texas; Tristen Wilson and husband, Beowulf, of Oakvale, Mississippi; her step-daughter, Morgan Thorton and husband, Chess, also of Texas; and her two sisters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Kirk; and Kimberly (Trey) McDill. One of her greatest joys was being “Mimi” to her six grandchildren: Gracie Perkins, Carter Hunt, Addilyn McDill, Summer Billingham, Justin Troy Cone, and Ozzy McDill. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more grandchildren in September and January. Deidere was preceded in death by her father, Larry Hemphill; an infant son, James Derek Hunt; and her son, Justin Caleb Hunt.
Memorials in honor of Deidere may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org.
Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
