Rena Grimes

Rena Grimes, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Danville. She was born on October 9, 1950 the daughter of Rosalee Maxine (Jordan) and Gilbert Tabels in Danville, IL. They precede her in death.

Also preceding her in death include her brother, Carl Tabels.

Rena leaves behind her husband, James Dean Grimes; two daughters, Tia (Paul Boswell) Hoover and Tija (Mike Long) Hoover; one stepson, James Grimes; five grandchildren, Alora Swick, Alyssa Swick, Andrea McIntyre, Andrew Swick, and Adam Long; four great grandchildren, Logan Patton, Tate Patton, Julian McIntyre, and Kingston Bowman; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Rena worked at Chuckles in Danville for many years and then at Fountain Foundry in Veedersburg until she retired. She enjoyed genealogy, camping, thrifting, and making rugs on her Loom. Rena especially loved her family and loved having their traditional Tuesday family dinners together. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; she will be missed by her family.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Per Renas wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

Please join Renas family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.