Arah Kathryn Hubbard Grimes passed away on October 21, 2020.  She was the last member of the "Pioneer Centralia Hubbard Family".  Arah was born in Audrain County on July 10, 1926.  She was the daughter of James Leon Hubbard and Minnie M. Roberts Hubbard.  She was married to Winford Frederick "Fred" Grimes who proceeded her in death.

Arah was a lifelong member of Friendship Christian Church, graduated from Centralia High School, and attended Kirksville State Teachers College.  Arah then taught school in Audrain County and then began a career in Hotel Management.  Arah was first employed in a St. Louis Hotel and relocated to Chicago and was employed by the Ambassador Hotel.  Arah and her husband became co-owners in the Ambassador Finer Foods store where she retired from in 1972.  Arah and her husband moved to Hallsville in 1972 where she became owner and operator of "Arah's Acre's" nursing home.  She operated the home until 1996 and then retired.

Arah is survived by her loving cousins and many friends.

Visitation will be on October 24, 2020, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia, MO.  A grave side service will be held 11:30 AM at the Centralia City Cemetery with Jed Angell officiating.

To those attending the visitation and graveside service,  we ask that you maintain social distancing and please wear a Face Mask, be aware that capacity and seating may be limited. We will follow all guidelines set forth by Boone County.