Helen Sovereen Grimes, of Covington, Virginia, age 77, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her residence.

She was born September 22, 1947, in Blue Rock, WV, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Lorenzo Sovereen and Leona May Cutwright Sovereen; her husband, Donald Gene Grimes, Sr.; and three siblings, Sadie Landis, Harold Sovereen, and Phyllis Pulley.

Surviving to mourn her loss are her daughter, Chanda Cook, and husband, Todd, and son, Donald "Donnie" Grimes, Jr., both of Covington; three grandchildren, Chandler Cook, Ashton Cook, and Trey Cook; a brother, Monzel Sovereen, of Hot Springs; several nieces and nephews, including Clyde Landis, Jr.

Helen co-owned H&M Electric, Inc. for many years. In her free time, she loved watching game shows and professional wrestling. As an avid animal lover, she devoted time to caring for her cats, dogs, ducks, and geese. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Edgemont ARP Church with Rev. James McDoogal officiating.

Entombment will take place in the Mausoleum at Alleghany Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at Arritt Funeral Home on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements for Mrs. Grimes.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to: One Fight, 2704 Jackson River Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com.