NAHUNTA — Aline Grimsley Highsmith, 90 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Hospice Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Wilmington, N.C., Mrs. Highsmith’s parents were John C. Wilkerson and Jane Della Turner Wilkerson. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lee and Garland “Junior” Parker; three brothers, Luther Linwood Grimsley, Hubert Grimsley and David Grimsley; four sisters, Thelma Grimsley Woodard, Doris Wilkerson, Elma Grimsley Hursey and Christine Grimsley Sells.
Mrs. Highsmith attended Raybon Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed fishing, working in the garden and canning vegetables. Mrs. Highsmith also loved watching gospel music and preaching on T.V., and loved her family and spending time with them.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Highsmith of Nahunta; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Billy Ray Parker of Nahunta and William Highsmith (Kimberly) of Waycross; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann Gee (Bobby) of Nahunta, Dorothy “Dixie” Deshan (Gator) of Waynesville, Rita Pasanen (Bobby) of Nahunta, Joyce Walker of Blackshear, Megan Highsmith (Donald) of Waycross, Victoria Wilson (Lawrence) of Bell, Fla., and Helmi Fredrica (Tony) of Yulee, Fla; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; a special sister-inlaw, Reba Crews of Nahunta; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Paul Rhoden officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Satilla; 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA., 31501.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.
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