Sister Mary Anselma served in the apostolate of elementary education for 38 years. Sister also served in the apostolates of health care and community service. In Louisville, Sister served as Director of Pastoral Care at Our Lady of Peace Hospital from 1979-85. Sister Mary Anselma became a resident at Nazareth Home in 1996 where she served in the Apostolate of Prayer.
Survivors include two sisters, Helen Grimes and Ellen Miriam Grimes, SCN, both of Louisville, and her religious community.