Juanita Grissom

Juanita Grissom of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her daughter's residence.

She was born October 6, 1918 in Georgia to the late Homer & Emma Peavey; she came to this area as a child. She was a retired custodian from the Frostproof High School, was a member of the Frostproof Church of God and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Grissom in 1977, a daughter, Sarah Baker and a granddaughter, Sandra Kay Baker. Survivors include her daughter, Martha Chester (husband, Ronnie) of Frostproof; a son, Eddie Grissom (wife, Marlyne) of Frostproof; 3 grandchildren, Terry Baker, Eddie Grissom and Ryan Chester; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof. Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Frostproof Church of God with Rev. Rex Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at the Silver Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Frostproof Church of God, 104 Highway 630 West, Frostproof, FL 33843 or Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823.