In Memoriam : Minnie Owens-Grissom
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Minnie Lee Owens-Grissom - age: 92
(August 18, 1919 to April 07, 2012 ) Resident of Exeter, California Visitation Information: Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel with burial in the Exeter District Cemetery. Obituary: Minnie was born on August 18, 1919 in Asher OK to Christopher and Minnie (Wray) Shelton. She was the 6th of 13 children. She married Orville Owens in Shawnee OK on September 30, 1939. They moved to California in 1953. Mr. Owens passed away in 1984. Minnie was a seamstress, loved art, pottery and was an excellent cook. She was the best Grandma around. The family would like to wish a special thank you to everyone at the California Armenian Home for their wonderful care of Minnie. Minnie is survived by one daughter, Anna Owens Steinert and husband John of Sanger; two sons, Don Owens and wife Carolea of Apple Valley and Dr. Leon Owens, Pharm. D. and wife Sharon of Grass Valley. She is also survived by three brothers, Rowland Shelton and Truman Shelton both of Bakersfield and Harlan Shelton of OK; one sister Shirley Wilson of AR; her 5 Grandchildren, Dean Owens, Teri Owens, Melissa Howard, Kimberlee Sackman and Alisa Johnson, as well as 6 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the California Armenian Home, 6720 East Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727. 
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REBA SPARKS - April 10, 2012  Contact this person
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Mickey was a wonderful lady. I will always fondly remember her quiet manner. She was a wonderful mother to all of you. I wish I could be there, but it is not possible. You have my love and sympathy. Know that she is in a better place, now. All her pain and suffering is gone. Love, Reba.
Kay Schimmel - April 10, 2012 Contact this person
When I remember "Aunt Mickey" I always remembered her laughter and the good times we had when we visited as kids, playing with the cousins. And of course all the trips Daddy had to make to California to see Uncle Orville & Aunt Mickey & cousins after they moved from Oklahoma. We had many good times over many good meals, meals prepared by Aunt Mickey, such a good cook. These memories will be forever etched in my mind, after all its really all about Family. May God bless everyone one of you in this time of sorrow. Love you. Kay Schimmel
Melissa Eads Mahaffey - April 10, 2012 Contact this person
I am very sorry for your loss. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to see her last year! She was such a neat lady! I remember sitting in church with her and Orville right beside my grandparents and parents on the back row every Sunday growing up! I also have several fond memories of Mickey 'lacing' my hair for dance recitals. She always had a sweet, sweet smile that I will always remember. You all are such great people who have many memories to cherish of this great lady! I will keep you in my thoughts during this time. Love, Melissa
Emily Cordiero - April 12, 2012 Contact this person
What a lucky girl I was to have a lady like Mickey step in as my Grandma. She and my Grandpa Ray filled my childhood with brownies, shower caps, breakfast in bed and post sunset trips to Rocky Hill. I will always be grateful for the kindness and love she showed me. Blessings to the family.
Emily
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