Ninfa Marie Grinnell

How could I begin to post just one story of this lovely lady who was an incredible aunt! All my memories include hysterical laughter of the times spent with her! She would go on walks with my own children and my daycare group and they loved and adored "TT"! She would get the biggest kick out of those kids😀They would watch out my front window to see her walk by on her daily walks for cheetos and yell greetings out the window to her! She NEVER turned down joining us to go to McDonalds for lunch and many times after we walked there she would tell me she had already eaten but would eat again! My Aunt Sally often teased her that all you had to do was pull in the driveway and tap the horn and out she'd come and get in your car, even if you were a stranger 😂. She was a wonderful aunt and a dedicated sister to my mother. I'm so glad they lived so close and had such a loving relationship. I will cherish all the "sweet one" memories of "Aunt Bluebell". Rich and Laurie were truly lucky to have so many years with their mother.

How I will miss my Aunt Ninfa! When we would visit her coming from Iowa, the radio would be playing rock and roll and tomato sauce was cooking on the stove. She was always moving about, busy cooking, cleaning, working newspaper puzzles and caring for her family. She loved her dogs, going in the car and taking walks. Even the last time I visited her she was still able to answer my questions about our family and the Green Bush neighborhood. Her daughter, Laurie was a devoted daughter and cared deeply a out the day to day quality of her life. Her Iowa family will miss her.

I always remember Ninfa 's quick laugh and the good times with her husband, Dick, my cousin, at the Grinnell cabin outside Monroe. My heartfelt sympathy in your loss to the family. May she rest in peace. Bob Grinnell

Love this picture of Aunt Ninfa. Sue Parisi had this and let me scan it a few years ago.

Dear Rich and Laurie, I am so sorry for Aunt Ninfa's passing. I remember mom and her and aunt Ruth as a child having their famous coffee and catch ups in the morning. She always made spaghetti for me when I came home. I love her will miss her. My prayers for peace are with you. Cousin Judy Grinnell Andrews.