Jeanette L Grim

Jeanette L. (Hilbert) "Mama" Grim, 70, of Lower Macungie Township, a mother who became the face of strength in our community as she searched for her missing daughter, Holly Grim, died on Tuesday March 7, 2017, in the inpatient hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the widow of Richard C. Grim, Sr., who died April 17, 2001.

Born in Allentown, Jeanette was a daughter of the late Earl and Ellen L. (Reichard) Hilbert. Jeanette was a member of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis. She was a maintenance worker at Allen Organ Co., Macungie, for many years until her retirement in 2013. Jeanette was a sweet and caring person who many people grew to love over the years, frequently referring to her as "Mama." She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.

She is survived by Sons, Richard C. Grim, Jr., Craig S. Grim, both of Wescosville, Matthew F. Grim, Alburtis, Carl E. Grim, Emmaus, and Jeffrey A. Grim, Allentown. Other survivors include a Sister, Rita A. (Hilbert), widow of Robert Gracely, Kutztown; and Brothers, Richard E., and wife Jean Hilbert, Kutztown and Nevin S., husband of Helen (Krauss) Hilbert, Mertztown. There are also 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Jeanette, was predeceased by a Son, Michael L. Grim; a Daughter, Holly A. Grim; a Grandson; Sisters Lois (Hilbert) Rife and Melba (Hilbert) Ream.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 10:30 AM from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton, with Reverend Jane M. Kropa, officiating. Interment will follow the services in Huff Church Union Cemetery, Alburtis.  Relatives and friends may call on Monday, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home.

Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Topton, PA.