Eleanor Beavers Griffin

GRIFFIN, Eleanor Beavers, 86, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 10, 2008. She was a native of Richmond, a devoted member of Churchland Baptist Church and was a co-owner of Griffin Enterprises, Inc. Mrs. Griffin was predeceased by her husband, Francis Gordon (Bubba) Griffin Sr. She is survived by her three sons, F. Gordon Griffin Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Suffolk, Charles E. Griffin Sr. of Chesapeake, Wayne C. Griffin and his wife, Kathy, of Henrico County; two sisters, Virginia Griffin and Lois Faison; a brother, Vernon Beavers; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Gladys and Harold Beavers; and two brothers, Alvin and Harold Beavers Jr. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Churchland Baptist Church, Chesapeake, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to Churchland Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.