Heidi Lynn Grimes
January 10, 1974 –
April 17, 2026
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even
after they have gone,
the light remains.”
Heidi Lynn Grimes, 52, of Ocean City, Md., left this world Friday, April 17, 2026, leaving behind more love than time allowed. She was a vibrant light in the lives of all who knew her. A devoted daughter. A fierce and loyal friend. A steadfast partner. A loving and beloved big and little sister. A constant and guiding presence for her nieces and nephew, whom she adored – we are profoundly grateful for her enduring influence in their lives.
The beauty of her heart was surpassed only by its capacity to find joy in the little things: driving her Jeep on a sunny day; a pink shirt and matching lipstick; dangle earrings; a porch full of summer plants and flowers. Heidi loved the beach life and was never happier than with her toes in the sand and the sun on her face.
As her siblings can attest, Heidi had a passion from an early age for hairstyling, one she turned into an extraordinary career, serving the Ocean City community for over 25 years. The bonds she formed with her OC Hair and Nail Studio family and in the broader community enriched her life in countless ways. And if you were ever in her chair, you were transformed not only by her talent, but also by her kindness, authenticity, and care.
Heidi was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Grimes; mother, Cinda Grimes; stepmother, Cynthia Grimes; and her brother-in-law, John Fluharty.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Leslie Grimes-Alvarado (husband, Jose Alvarado); her sister, Janelle Fluharty; brother, Justin Grimes (wife and soul sister, Jenny Grimes); beloved nieces and nephew, Lexie Alvarado (boyfriend, Frank Pea), Ellie Alvarado, Aislyn Fluharty, Charlotte Grimes, Ryder Grimes; and her fiance, best friend and soulmate, Mark Fleming.
As caretakers of her legacy, we will turn the ache of her absence into acts of love that keep her with us. We will say her name-often. We will tell stories of our adventures and antics together, over and over. We will sing and dance in her honor and save her place in our midst-until we meet again. And in all of us who loved her, her light remains.
A celebration of her life is planned for May 17, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Seacrets in Ocean City, Md. To help us prepare, please RSVP by May 10 via text at (570)807-5143 or here: https://bit.ly/41OgD79. Guests are invited to wear pink in her honor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF), which supports research and families affected by AVM, at https://taafonline.kindful.com