This year the Amsterdam Jubilee is proud to announce Karen Grimsley as the 2024 The Amsterdam Jubilee Grand Marshal.
Karen Crawford Grimsley, daughter of Harvey and Elenora
Crawford, Eleonora, herself a former Grand Marshal and founding member of
Jubilee.
Grand Marshall Karen Grimsley graduated from Miami High School,
marrying the love of her life, Gary Grimsley,
Together they raised 3 children.
Jimmie, Lori, and Kandy
All Miami Graduates.
Karen worked at Bass Buster Lures on the Amsterdam Main Street, and drove the school bus for Miami, ensuring the safety of kids, to sporting events
and field trips for almost 20 years.
She coached ball teams, volunteering her time at the school with
whatever needed to be done.
She was always the biggest cheerleader in the stands, not just
for her kids but for any child that stepped foot on a field, court or arena.
It is the honor of the
2024 Amsterdam Jubilee to honor Karen as their 48th Annual Grand Marshal