Virginia Grinstead Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Grinstead in Glenview, Illinois, who passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Grinstead to pay them a last tribute.
As Virginia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Virginia. Though Virginia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stuart Shields Blish and Evelyn Roberts Blish; and her brother Tipton Blish. She is survived by: her son Wayde Grinstead (Lauren); her brother Evan Blish (Jackie); and her sibling's children, Heather Strasser (Andy), Stacey Poynter (Ezra), Tipton Blish (Bridget), Scott Blish and Devin Blish.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Christ Church (784 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Open Books Chicago (http://www.open-books.org).
