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On June 10, 2026, local treasure, Adrienne Grimmett, left our lives. She was born in Pauls Valley on September 6, 1942 to M.J. and Marianne Ewert.
In 1961, Adrienne married her high school sweetheart, Jack Grimmett Jr. They raised three children, Allison, Jonathan, and Patrick. She was the best mother and wife anyone could ask for.
Perhaps, what Adrienne is most known for are her years as the local librarian. She encouraged a love of reading in countless children and her storytelling was legendary. “Tailypo” and “Red Red Lips” are iconic Adrienne stories. She was also a prolific letter-writer. A single thank you note written by her to Mr. O.F. Warren moved him to fund the building of the library we all enjoy today.
If you aren’t familiar with Adrienne from the library, then you might know her as “Pauls Valley’s Historian”. Her knowledge and love of local history was immense. For years, she wrote an historical article for the Pauls Valley Democrat. She also curated and managed the Depot Museum for many years, bringing history alive to the young and old, the locals and visitors of our unique small town. Through the museum, she became a great ambassador for Pauls Valley.
Although Adrienne loved her roles as librarian and historian, her favorite title was “Mimi” to her seven grandchildren. They will always remember the fun and joy she brought to their lives through sweets, shopping, scary movies, sleepovers, seashells, and, most importantly, lots of love.
Adrienne was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she had served as a Deacon, an Elder, and a Sunday School Teacher.
She was a two time “Citizen of the Year” recipient, a founding member of the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence, library board member, and volunteer extraordinaire.
During the last three years of her life, Adrienne enjoyed the companionship of her dear friend, Lou Ann, and the special connection they shared. More recently, Randi, Becky, and Lisa were added to this circle of care. The family will always be grateful for the love and compassion she received from these remarkable women.
Adrienne is survived by her husband Jack, daughter Allison Dunham (Kirk), sons Jonathan (Mylaine), and Patrick. Her grandchildren, Annie Dunham, Sam Dunham, Abigail Grimmett, Claire Grimmett, Jon Thomas Grimmett, and Mitchell Grimmett. Her sister Ann Cloutier, and her brother George Ewert (Debbie). Nephews Andrew Cloutier and John Cloutier, nieces Diane Ewert McDaniel and Valerie Ewert Byrd, and sister-in-law Mickie Grimmett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, M.J. and Marianne Ewert, her grandson Jack Dallas Grimmett, her brother Phil Ewert, brother-in-law Brent Grimmett, and brother-in-law Ed Cloutier.
A memorial service for Adrienne will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Pauls Valley First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Tracy Wilson and Rev. Chas Gowing.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to:
The Pauls Valley Parks Foundation,
1005 N. Willow St,
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
or
The Pauls Valley Historical Society,
204 S. Santa Fe St.,
Pauls Valley, OK 73075.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness.”-
Galatians 5:22
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