Barbara A. Grimes

Barbara Ann Grimes (Sissy), 88, of Frederick Md, went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 2, 2026, at Homewood at Martinsburg (PA). She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Grimes, Jr. They were married on June 24, 1956, in the Doubs Lutheran Church. They were happily married until Bill’s death Dec 27th 2009.

Born on March 11, 1938, in Frederick, Md, the oldest daughter of the late George and Mildred (Gross) Virts.

She was a graduate of Frederick High School, where she had many friends. She worked for Routzahn furniture as a bookkeeper for many years and was known baking cookies, and cakes. Barbra and Bill had a camper and enjoyed traveling. Including a trip to Hawaii. She loved to play bingo. She was always happy and friendly, even to the end.

She is survived by two brothers, George Virts, Jr., and Franklin Virts, and she is preceded in Death by her sister, Mary Krepps.

Barbara his also survived by her nieces, Lora Lesh and Dawn Virts, and nephews Steve and Michael Virts.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am.

Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.