Renna Jean Grubbs
June 8, 1940 – October 9, 2023
Renna Jean Grubbs, who loved to be called ‘Granny’, departed her loving family on Monday, October 9th, 2023.
Jean was born in the District of Columbia on June 8th, 1940, to Elizabeth Haden & Harvey Lang. Jean was the mother to Barbara, Bobby, Charlie, and Mary. She raised her family with love and devotion.
Jean was a waitress in the County for over 25 years. She loved taking care of people and cherished the relationships through the years. If you ever had the pleasure of her being your waitress, she could, to this day, still recite what her ‘regulars’ ordered, down to the very last detail.
Granny loved and spoiled her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her great-great grandchild. Granny’s happiness came from times spent at ballfields, playgrounds, going fishing, trips to McDonalds, and playing cards and games. These are the memories that will last with her family forever.
Granny loved her pets and each one was a member of the family. Her dogs, cats, chickens, and peacock all had a special place in her heart. Anyone that knew Granny, knew this to be true.
Cooking, and specifically cooking for others, brought a special joy to Granny’s heart. So many delicious meals were shared with family and friends in her home. Everyone was welcome, and no one left hungry.
Granny was passionate for the love of her flowers and enjoyed many days and hours on her front porch watching ‘her’ birds.
She is preceded by her grandparents, Shirley and Renner Haden; mother, Elizabeth Haden; her husband, Robert W. Grubbs Sr.; and her beloved son, Charlie Grubbs.
She is survived by Barbara Walton (Chucky), Bobby Grubbs (Lisa), and Mary Gibson (Jimmy), 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Graveside services will be held Friday, October 13th at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 4768 Shannon Hill Road, Columbia Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, Granny’s wish was donations be made to local animal shelters.
So sorry Granny, You were one of the sweetest people I ever met May peace be with you and all your family.
Sending much love, many thoughts, and multiple prayers for the family during this time of grieving. My heart is with you and I am so sorry for your loss!
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Grubbs was a lovely lady I always enjoyed talking to her when I saw her. I will be praying for you all.
Mrs. Grubbs was the best and whenever you saw her she would always speak and ask about everyone because she genuinely cared. Please accept my sincerest condolences on this loss to your family.
A special lady that will be greatly missed.
Bobby, Mary, Barbara and all her family I’m so sorry to hear of yalls loss she was the kindest lady prayers for easier days and months to come
A very special & beautiful lady. She brought love & joy to all who knew her.
She will be dealery missed. She was a kind lady.
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you.
We pray that each of you will find healing in the tears, joy in the memories and feel God’s comfort and grace today and forevermore. Prayers and love to all!
May the family know that they are not alone. Granny brought all of us together and that’s a legacy you have that you can cherish.
Love,
The Washington family
Eric and I are sending prayers and hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs Grubbs was loved by many!!
Gone from our sites but never from our hearts. Thoughts and prayers always
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Just know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
MRS GRUBBS WAS A WONDERFUL LADY KNOWN HER FOR A LONG TIME SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
MARY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY
My love to each of you and very sorry for your loss. Jean has been a very good neighbor for many years, she will be missed.
I pray that we get to be together again one day in heaven so I can express my appreciation to you. Thank you for loving me ❤️
My thoughts and Prayers are sent out to each of you. I and so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. May you feel the comfort of our Lord through this sad time.
Praying for all of you, she was a kind sweet person, she loved people and she showed her love, not only by words, but by actions. Love Cathy & Monty
Barbara, Bobbie and Mary, Danny and I loved your Mama so much! She was the absolute sweetest lady. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy and Danny Diehl
Barbara & Mary, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. May God grant you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Thinking about you all during this super difficult time. Lots of prayers to your family. Suzanne
Bobby and family, I was so saddened to read of the loss of your mother. Jean was like family to us….loved by all ! Whenever I saw you Bobby, you were usually picking up a favorite sandwich for your mom. May it comfort you to know how much Jean was loved by all who knew her. God bless you and bring you comfort in the weeks to come.
I will never forget the kindness Mrs. Grubbs and her family showed me as a teen. She welcomed me in her home where I lived off and on during high school. She truly changed my life. I will forever be grateful. My heart felt condolences to the family.