Walta Mae Grissom

McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native Walta Mae Grissom, age 81, was born August 27, 1938 and died January 1, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness. Retired from McMinnville Garment Factory and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ocie Mae Ray Rhea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Jewell Rhea; and three sisters, Gladys Smith, Joyce Patrick and Jolene Rhea. She was married on November 1, 1957 to Elbert Lee Grissom of McMinnville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Grissom of McMinnville; three grandchildren and spouses, Brittany and Cody Campbell of McMinnville, Tiffany and Blake Sadlon of Morrison, TN, and Toby and Brittney Watts of McMinnville; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Betty Rhea, and Sewell and Joan Rhea all of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020 in High's Chapel. Burial will follow in Bascom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Sunday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.