Mrs. Aleta Glenell Patton Grissom, age 99, of Laurel Cove in Van Buren County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1927, in Campaign, TN, to parents Clifton Patton and Mary Beatrice Duncan Patton. Aleta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Aleta lived her entire life since marriage in Laurel Cove, Van Buren County, for 79 years. She loved the rural farm life. An avid gardener, she provided much of the food for her family. She was also known as an excellent cook. Her greatest love was her family. She hosted family events throughout all her years and holidays and other special occasions that created memories of food, fun, laughter, and family associations. She treasured her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Jesus Christ is in whom she trusted. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Glenn Grissom, Sr., and grandsons Cory Edward Grissom and Adam Grissom.
She is survived by her children Bob (Jackie) Grissom, James Clifton “Jim” (Jan) Grissom, Donna Nell (Jimmy) Grissom, and Jennifer (Glen) Wilson, grandchildren Benjamin (Amber) Grissom, Rachel (Linwood) Estes, Martha (Stephen) Warren, Samuel Grissom, Ethan Grissom, Will Grissom; Kelly (Terry) Lewis, Laura (Spencer) Grissom, Amber (Cole) Delong, Logan (Kim) Grissom, Jordan Grissom, Jaleta Grissom; Latha (Eric) Walker, Shannon (Tanner) Cox, and Saylor (Natalie) Wilson, great grandchildren Austin Grissom, Mila Grissom, Elliot Estes, Emerson Estes, James Estes, Ryder Grissom; Delaney Sullivan, Hannah Sullivan, Taya (Jake) Herriott, Kanen Lewis, Garen Lewis, Tyzie (Tim) Conley, Nakia Grissom, Dallin Grissom, Corlie Grissom, Timber Cagle, Jaderian Grissom (Matthew McCloud), Isom Grissom, Rhode Grissom, Ace Grissom, Xyla Grissom, Zurik Grissom, Reverdy Delong, Syler Delong, Olan Delong, Ari Delong, Tessa Grissom, Jake Grissom, Ellie Jo Grissom, Myanne Grissom, Maven Grissom; Judah Cox, Miles Wilson, and Lance Wilson, great-great grandchildren Branch Conley, Truett Conley, Kori Conley, Clara Conley, Kali Conley, and Myla McCloud.
Funeral services for Aleta Grissom were held at 12 pm Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 183 Underwood Rd, McMinnville, TN. Interment followed at Long Cemetery in Van Buren County. The family received friends on Friday from 4 pm until 9 pm and again on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service at 11:30 am at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Long Cemetery in Aleta’s memory. Mail to Long Cemetery, P.O. Box 205, Spencer, TN 38585, or drop off at McMinnville Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
McMinnville Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Aleta Glenell Grissom.
