LARNED — Patsy Donnette Grimes, 83, passed away Dec. 10, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center Olathe Campus.

She was born March 14, 1942 in Woodward, Okla., the daughter of Wilbur G. and Elsie M. Musselman Clapham. A longtime area resident she was a secretary and program assistant at the Farm Service Agency.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned. She was past Matron of Honor of the Order of the Eastern Star. After retirement she enjoyed traveling with M.D. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, volunteering at the thrift shop and playing Mahjong with her friends.

On Oct. 15, 1961 she married Merle Dean “M.D.” Grimes at Larned; he preceded her in death on April 24, 2019.

Survivors include two sons, Darin Grimes, Spring Hill, Kan. and Trent (Glenda) Grimes, Lathrop, Mo.; one sister, Peggy Kelley, Birmingham, Ala.; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sisters, Phyllis Eilts and Elva Base.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be given to Sunflower Shrine Travel Club or Kansas State Cancer Research in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmorutary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Beckwith Mortuary

P.O. Box 477 

Larned, KS 67550

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 27, 2025