Essie Grinstead

Essie Olsen Grinstead, 95, of Petersburg, passed away Friday November 5, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John Rucker and Mamie Young Olsen and was the widow of George Henry Grinstead. Mrs. Grinstead was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Petersburg, and the Salvation Army (Home League). She is survived by her devoted daughter and son in-law Ann Grinstead Droddy and husband Larry Neal Droddy; son, Larry Eugene Grinstead and wife Mary Lou Grinstead of Lady Lake Florida; three grandchildren, Terry Wasiupa, Wesley Grinstead, Randy Grinstead, five great grandchildren and many loving friends. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday November 9, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard 23834, with the Reverend Dwayne Walker, and the Reverend Michael Ruppert officiating.. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George, Virginia. The family will receive friends Monday November 8, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.