Cleasey Grisham

DAYTON — Cleasy “Nana” Grisham, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2017, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Rhea County on March 2, 1927, to the late Allen and Della Ritchey. She saw the beginning of each day as a blessing from the Lord. Birds and flowers renewed her spirit. Her biggest smiles were reserved for her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and Brett, her great great-grandson. She was an active member at Bogle’s Chapel Baptist Church, and she served the Lord with gladness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd K. Grisham; son, Junior Williams; grandson, Jason Williams; sisters, Marie Price, Sally McDaniel, Clarice Ritchey; and brothers, Charles Ritchey and Orville Harmon. She is survived by her daughters, Nadine Nicholopoulos (Peter), of Rossville, Ga., Diane Denson (Wesley), of Graysville, Tenn., Bobbie McKenzie (Jim), of Dayton, Tenn; a brother, Harold Ritchey; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great great- grandchild, who love her very much. Her family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers, Glenna Hall, Samantha Levi, and Ann Flatt. Receiving of friends and visitors at Coulter Garrison Funeral Home was from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.today, with pastor Aaron Revis officiating. Interment will follow at Rhea Memory Gardens.