A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 for 96-year-old Lena M. Grindstaff who passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home.
She was born Nov. 7, 1925 in Hillview, Ill. a daughter of Charles and Sarah (Reese) Settles who both preceded her in death.
She married Carl L. Grindstaff Nov. 27, 1948 in White Hall, Ill. He passed away May 25, 2013.
She is survived by a son: Randy (Helen) Grindstaff of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; three daughters: Bonnie Ursch of Wood River, Ill. Janet Dare of East Alton, Ill. and Carla Chambers of East Alton; seven grandchildren: Michael Ursch (Elisa Grafford), Kelly (Tracy) Inman, Craig (Linda) Davis, Eric Dare, Robert Giffin, Lindsey (Allen) Turner, and Tyler Grindstaff; four great grandchildren: Collin Ursch, Reese Dare, Jordyn Giffin, and Hudson Turner; two step grandchildren: Lorie Plemons and Christopher Plemons; three brothers: Charles Settles of Carrollton, Paul Settles of Jerseyville, and the Rev. Joy Settles of Carrollton. She is also survived by special friends in her life, Jack Grindstaff, Ed Settles, Marilyn (Furlow) Burns, and Carolyn Suhre.
She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy Grindstaff; a son-in-law: David Ursch; a great grandson: Declan; three sisters: Juanita Pembrook, Mary Jones, and Geraldine Haven; and three brothers: Glen, Kenny, and Lawrence Settles.
Lena was a cook at Lincoln School for 23 years, retiring in 1989.
She also worked for Sudsy Dudsy in East Alton.
She loved to go fishing, sew, and work.
She loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Paynic Home for Funerals.
A funeral for 96-year-old Lena M. Grindstaff will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Paynic Home for Funerals.
Memorials may be made to VITAS Hospice or to the family.
An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com