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1930
DIED
2016
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Edna Griffin Obituary
Edna was a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times 1959-1960, even using one of the first Polaroid cameras to take pictures to accompany her stories. She also wrote articles and took pictures for a self-published magazine called the Suncoast Visitor. In 1960 when Elvis Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker came to Yankeetown to film the movie "Follow That Dream," Bill (Edna's husband) was chosen to be Elvis' stand-in. Also, Colonel Parker rented office space for several months from Edna and Bill. Some may also remember Edna in the 1960s running the concession stand at the (former) American Legion beach (now Hunter Springs) in Crystal River. In the 1970s Edna served as a supervisor of guards at the Crystal River Nuclear plant.
Edna was a savvy business woman in Citrus County for over 50 years and was affectionately known as "Grandma Griffin." She ran a few successful restaurants in Homosassa, most famous was The Captain's Galley in the old Homosassa Inn on the Homosassa River, and Grandma and Grandpa's Drive In north of Crystal River. Her last businesses before retiring were ice cream and snack shops at Howard's Flea Market in Homosassa. The Griffins were members of the local Moose Lodge and American Legion for many years and they supported local veterans organizations. "Grandpa" (Bill) Griffin, a WWII veteran, passed in 2004.
Many people were aided through the years by Edna's kindness, compassion and gentleness. Edna's loving spirit will be missed by all those who loved her, cared for her and came in contact with her. Visitation will be held at Wilder Funeral Home in Homosassa, Thursday, June 9, 9-10:00am with graveside services to follow at Stage Stand Cemetery. Edna's family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the personnel at Hospice of Citrus County and the Nature Coast for their excellent care and kindness to her and her family. Further, the family encourages donations be made in Edna's name to this very worthwhile cause in lieu of flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edna Griffin
Lunch with a friend
Robert McNeese
April 25, 2017
Mom sharing her lunch with a friend-
Mom a happy day with the birds
Robert McNeese
April 25, 2017
Mom loved birds and she loved to spend time with them or around them-When she was around the seagulls and they were on the ground-she would say they were in church-waiting for her to throw some bread-
Mom and Buddy-2004
Laura Hagar
August 21, 2016
For Mom and Robert
When we see a red bird...
Laura Hagar
August 21, 2016
For Mom
Ray family-edna,s brothers ans sister,s
Robert McNeese
August 9, 2016
For the people who are here-and those not with us anymore-Mom- for sure your brothers and sisters loved and cared about you-for them and you-I post this picture-Love Robert-
A happy day
Robert McNeese
June 13, 2016
I have to post one more happy day-
As things happen-not everyday is a happy day-So these days are special-Love you Mom-
Gina N Bob
June 13, 2016
What a great day Bob and I had with you celebrating your birthday. Had "1" of your favorite dinners "Taco salad" then yummy cake and ice cream. We love and miss you so much mom......
A happy day
Robert McNeese
June 13, 2016
Robert McNeese
June 11, 2016
Laura-I posted the pic of Mom waving to you-for both you and Mom-as she knew you would be here soon-This was a good day-a catfish for lunch day-I post this as a way to say Thank You-Also to Hospice-Thank You-And Wilders Thank You-Mom I will miss days like this-when I could tell you a joke-and hear you laugh-Love you-I will miss you-Your son
Robert McNeese
June 11, 2016
Mom waving to Laura
Laura Hagar
June 10, 2016
Please share Edna's love with others by making a donation in her name to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, 3350 W Audubon Park Path, Lecanto FL 34461 www.hospiceofcitrus.org
Thank you Hospice personnel for your loving kindness towards our Mom.
Mom-Happy Birthday-81
Laura Hagar
June 10, 2016
Edna, Mom, we will see you again in the sunrise of the new day and the faces of the flowers and birds. Wishing you were here to go out and about with me. Missing you
Stephen and Seth Wilkes
June 9, 2016
Love and Miss you Nana Edna.
Lisa, Steve and boys Wilkes
June 9, 2016
Bob my condolence to you and you family on the lost of your wonderful Mother.
Nana Edna "THANK YOU" for all the kindness and love you shown my family over the years. We will miss you. Rest in Peace.
Patricia McNeese Ed.D
June 5, 2016
Light a Candle for an Angel to help light our way through the darkness.
Patricia Chance
June 4, 2016
Love you.
Edna in Colorado 1991
Patricia McNeese Ed.D.
June 3, 2016
Edna was the sweetest woman I ever knew and I loved her very much! She taught me the word mother (kindness and unconditional love)! I have missed her in my life very much! It saddens my heart that she is not longer with us. My mother passed in 2008, so I know your loss. Robert, Pat, and Laura thank you for allowing her to be my mother too for a short while. Edna is now the angle watching over us, if we listen to our hearts we will still hear her words of wisdom. All my love, Patricia Lynn McNeese Ed.D. Elko New Market MN
Gina
June 3, 2016
Thanks for ALL the great memories Love and Kindness. REST IN PEACE
Gina
June 3, 2016
Laura my condolences to you and your family on the lost of your beautiful and loving mother-I hope you and Robert know how much she meant to me.
Mom I will miss you so very much, our long talks, our "secret shopping trips" and yes your favorite place to have breakfast "Dennys" Thank you for ALL the kindness and love you gave me over the years. You will "ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART" Rest now MOM
Laura Hagar
June 3, 2016
One of the most beautiful people ever to exist. The world is a poorer place without Edna Griffin. Mom I so miss your living spirit.
Robert McNeese
June 2, 2016
Mom-one of the last times I saw you-you
thought I was your husband-and you were asking me-what if you find someone else?
Mom-you are my mother-and there is only one of you-Thank you for all you have taught me-I wish some things while you were here could have been different-and if there is a place after this-know you were loved by many people including me-I will miss you-
Jennie Chang
June 2, 2016
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennie Chang (Montreal, Canada)
June 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I know how much you all loved her, and how very much she loved you. I will miss my friend so very much. Glad she is laughing with the angels 'til they leak'. Carolyn
June 1, 2016
Going to miss my loving sister so much, our long chats and giggles on the phone and remembering all the good times. My sis was the most loving,caring and giving persons you could ever meet.May God bless you Sis.Loving you always . Lou Ann Polk (Lawrenceburg, TN.
Pat Chance
June 1, 2016
We miss you, Mom. We loved you very much!
Pat ,Boomer ,Burt, Dobie ,Friday
Karen Bishop
June 1, 2016
I could not have asked for a more loving and compassionate stepmother. When dad died she told him "see 'ya later Bill". Later has arrived and the good Lord willing, they will be together again. Rest in peace Edna.
Staff of Wilder Funeral Home
June 2, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Diane Murray
June 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom/Grand Mother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know your Mom is smiling down upon everyone that crossed her path. Diane Murray
Jackie Fleisleber
June 1, 2016
Laura, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and in my heart. My sympathies. Love, Jackie
Laura Hagar
June 1, 2016
Mom, oh how much we miss your compassion and kindness, your beautiful blue eyes, and your loving hugs. Rest now.
Laura
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