Born in Dickson County, Irene was the daughter of the late George Willie and Thelma Primm Jones. She was a 1970 graduate of Charlotte High School. Irene’s first job was as a machine operator at the former Red Kap Industries. She later attended the Tennessee Technology Center and received certification as a CNA and worked several years at NHC of Dickson. Irene then worked at Shoney’s and finished her working life as a dedicated cook at Sisters’ Restaurant. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Dickson.
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Grimes, Dickson; two sons, Quentin Mitchell Grimes (Heather) and Brian Fitzgerald Grimes, Dickson; two brothers, Charles Edward Jones, Charlotte and John Henry Jones, Cunningham; two sisters, Margaret Hollinsworth and Mona Lisa Corlew, both of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Christopher Trey Grimes, Kolby Grimes, Amani Grimes, Jayon Grimes, and Bryson Grimes; Aunt, Sarah Dixon, Charlotte; Uncle William Primm, Cumberland Furnace.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home. 615/446-2808. TaylorSince1909.com.
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