Emily Grigsby: Multi-Talented Lawyer, Artist, And Philanthropist
By: Alumni Publications | Categories: In Memoriam
Grigsby also studied interior design while simultaneously taking formal oil-painting lessons. Her artworks have been acquired all over the southeast. Additionally, she earned her pilot’s license. She sang soprano for the San Francisco Opera for three years while her husband served in the Navy in the Pacific.
She learned to belly dance and modeled for Rich’s Department store for 12 years. She and her late husband, Paul, helped numerous philanthropies and maintained close relationships with most of those they supported.
Grigsby is survived by her sister’s granddaughters, and their children and grandchildren. On her late husband’s side, she is survived by her grand-nieces. Other survivors include nephews and a niece.
