Doniphan, MO - Elma Grace (Dean) Gimlin, 58, passed away Saturday, March 03, 2012 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. Born July 31, 1953 in Pocahontas to the late James A."Junior" and Ruth (Turner) Dean. She is preceded in death by brother, James "Joe" Leroy Dean and sister, Bobbie Lynn Dean. She is survived by sons; Terry Purvis and Bobby Joe "BJ" Gimlin both of Doniphan, MO. Daughter, Cassie Gimlin and partner Brandon Bruce of Doniphan, MO. Two grandchildren; Hunter and Leland Bruce. Three sisters; Betty White and husband Charles of Pocahontas, Anna Dean and husband Wayne of Pocahontas and Katie Tracy and husband James of Arnold, MO. One brother, Jerry Dean and wife Pam of Doniphan, MO. Victoria Hipps of Doniphan, MO., to whom she was especially close. Victoria referred to Elma as "Mom". Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many others who loved her very much. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.