Anita Carol Grimes, age 69 of Springfield passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home. She was born April 28, 1955 in Gallatin, TN to Robert “Bob” Leslie & Marie Harper Lane. She and her husband were the co-owners of Plainview Service Center for many years. Anita was a member of Walnut Grove UMC Church. She enjoyed playing cards, working puzzles and was an avid Elvis fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, but especially her little grandson, Jaxson and her son, Will, who were the joys of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Leslie Lane. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Gary Grimes, Springfield, TN; son, William “Will” Lane (Keri) Grimes, Cross Plains, TN; grandson, William Jaxson Grimes, Cross Plains, TN; mother, Marie Lane, Cottontown, TN; brother, Rick (Kim) Lane, Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Mary Lou Lane (Paul Schwartz), Cottontown, TN. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Billy Meikrantz officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery with William Lane, Chris Eckard, Grant Garst, Scott Hill, Drew Doughty, Mark Toon, Kenny Ryan and Jimmy Pitt serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10am-2pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are encouraged to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Anita’s memory. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
