Margaret Arlene Grimes

Margaret A. “Arlene” Grimes, 84, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

She was born on November 3, 1940, in Newville, a daughter of the late Alfred and Janet (Markley) Danner. Arlene married LeRoy G. Grimes on August 21, 1959. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.

Arlene worked for G.S. Electric. She was a member of the Lighthouse Worldwide International Church, Newville.

Arlene is survived by two sons, Perry Grimes and wife Tracy of Walnut Bottom, and George Grimes and wife Dawn of Shippensburg; two daughters, Christine Stine and husband Russell of Carlisle, and Ovetta Sheaffer and husband Alfred of Carlisle; seven grandchildren; multiple great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Bonni Myers, one sister, and four brothers.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in the Lighthouse Worldwide International Church at 535 Mt. Rock Road, Newville., PA 17241. Food and fellowship to follow the service. Interment in the Centerville Memorial Park will be private.. There will be no public viewing or visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Worldwide International Church, 535 Mt. Rock Road, Newville, PA 17241.