Carlene M. Grimes, 84, of Loyalsock Twp. died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Valley View Nursing Center.

Born March 10, 1935, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Meredith and Catherine (Sexton) McMichael.

Carlene earned an Associate’s degree in Social work. She then worked as a Drug and Alcohol counselor, helping individuals through halfway houses in Philadelphia and Florida. She was a proud member of AA for 48 years and enjoyed shopping.

Surviving are her children; Sherry Hamman (Larry), of Williamsport, Catherine Shoemaker (Arthur), of Williamsport, and Foster Betts (Heather), of Selinsgrove; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Michael Betts, four sisters and a brother.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park.

Online condolences and contributions to help the family with expenses may be made under Carlene’s Memorial Page at http://www.SandersMortuary.com