Marjorie “Denece” Sarver Grim, 88, of Lewisburg, passed away at home Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a short illness. Denece was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Ronceverte to the late William Dennis and Marjorie Via Boone Sarver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, J. Winston Grim, brother Denny Sarver and brother-in-law Ronald L. Madison.
Denece graduated from Lewisburg High School as a member of the Class of 1955. She continued her education at Concord College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She finished her education at WV Tech and West Virginia University with a Master of Arts in Education. Her teaching career started at Smoot High School in 1959. She moved to Natural Bridge High School and was a physical education teacher from 1965-1969. It was here that she met the love of her life, Winston. They moved back to Lewisburg to help on the Sarver farm and start a family in 1969. Denece went back into the classroom after the passing of her parents. From 1996-2006 she was a substitute teacher and then a classroom teacher in numerous schools across the county.
Denece was a dedicated member of Calvary United Methodist Church leading many Christmas programs and Vacation Bible Schools. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Women serving many roles including President.
Survivors include daughter Christy Carver and husband Matt, Jennifer Seams and husband Danny, and son John Grim and wife Paula all of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Hallie, Adam (Lauren), Caden, Rylee, Jacob, Daniel Patrick, Wyatt and Savannah; sisters-in-law Linda Grim Madison of Roanoke and Laura Baldwin Sarver of Lewisburg; as well as many special nieces and nephews and numerous lifelong special friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, WV, with Pastor Emory Hanna officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, at the Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service, Wednesday in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Calvary United Methodist Sunday School for Vacation Bible School c/o Wayne Jones, 19790 Midland Trail West, Lewisburg, WV 24901 or to Hospice Care Lewisburg, 1265 Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.
