A legendary softball player just crossed the home plate, Melva Grimstead peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. She was the daughter of Ruby and Melvin Grimstead born in Princess Anne County on August 6, 1940. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Richard L. “Bim” Grimstead. She is survived by her two brothers, Harry “Charlie” Grimstead and William “Bunky” Grimstead, as well as her five nieces and nephews: Mylinda McKinney(Brian), Chuck Grimstead, Jamie Grimstead(Amanda), Coley Torok(Teddy), Curtis Grimstead(Chrissy), and her 11 great nieces and nephews, Brittany, Max, Sarah McKinney, Elliott LeJeune, Colin Grimstead, Emma Grimstead, Tia Torok, Christian Grimstead, Ben Grimstead, Thor Torok, and Amelia Grimstead, and one great great niece, Marielyn McKinney. She was blessed by her lifetime friendships with Joyce Davis, Dottie Williams, Pat Griffin, Mary Tremblay, and countless others.
Melva “Teenie” Grimstead grew up on old Dam Neck Road attending Courthouse Elementary and was a member of the first graduating class of Princess Anne High School (1954-1958). In her teenage years, she worked at her family’s business, Grimstead Market, and later became a successful computer specialist with the civil service for 33 years.
Melva was a very generous person to all her family and friends. Her bragging rights included that all of her nieces and nephews graduated from college. She was also an amazing athlete accumulating numerous awards and trophies for bowling and softball, winning the women’s state bowling tournament in the 1960’s and as an inductee into the Tidewater Virginia Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame.
Visitation for Melva will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Altmeyer Funeral Home-Maestas Chapel (1801 Baltic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA) from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Nimmo United Methodist Church Cemetery (2200 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA) at 1:00 PM. The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Maestas Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.altmeyerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers and to honor her love for sports and athleticism, the family requests donations be made to the Olympics or Special Olympics.
Rest in peace and may you always pitch perfect in heaven!
Past Services
Visitation
Friday April 27, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112 | Directions
Service
Saturday April 28, 2018
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Additional Information:
Church Cemetery located on premises
Melva was a genuine, loyal and a special person! I feel blessed to have known and count Melva as my friend! I know her and my sister are probably organizing a Heavenly Softball team!!
Pitch some good ones in heaven, Melva. You sure did pitch some good ones here on earth. Melva played softball with my sister, Ellen Garrett on the team called the Travelers. I watched them take the team all the way to the state finals. I spent some of the best days of my life at their softball games. Ellen considered Melva a very dear friend. I pray the family will find love and peace in all of the good memories she left with us.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your dear loved one Teenie. You have loss someone very special. May you all find comfort in one another and your friend during your time of bereavement. Most importantly, rely on our Heavenly Father “who comforts us in all our tribulation.” (2Corinthians 1:4)
I have many fond memories of Teenie babysitting me and driving me around with her when I was young and always seeing her at Grimstead’s Market , where we shopped ! Sending my condolences to her family .
While I did not know Teenie, we share a good friend in Dottie Williams who spoke to me about her on many occasions. I wish to offer my condolences to Teenie’s friends and family.. Rest in Peace, Teenie.
So sorry for your loss. I know she was loved my many and fought a good fight. I personally did not know her but have her stories from Coley and Dottie and the ladies. Rest in peace.
I grew up on Old Dam Neck Rd. I went to school with her brother Charlie(Harry) Grimstead. My sister Marlene went to school with her brother “Bim”. She was s great person and came from a wonderful family. So sorry to hear of her passing