Vonnie Jean Russ Griffis, age 69, of Sanderson, Florida passed away November 11, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL with family by her side. She was born in Lake City, FL on March 1, 1943 to the late Charles Franklin Russ and Ina Bell Douglas Murray. Vonnie has been a resident of Sanderson since 1965 after moving from Lake City. She was a member of Cuyler Baptist Church and she retired from Griffis Timber Ink as an Office Manager after 40 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed being surrounded by grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Edward Russ.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Willie Griffis of Sanderson, FL; her children, Edward (Leona) Griffis, Patricia (Mike) Heppner, Debbie J. (Max) Smith, Ray (Melita) Griffis, Allen (Mary) Griffis, Penny (Eddie) Croft, and Keith (Tabitha) Griffis; her brothers, Fletcher Russ, Charles (Diane) Russ, John A. (Joanne) Murray; her sister, Mary (Stanley) Baldwin; her 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:00 am at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services Chapel with Pastors Fred Raulerson and Mike Norman officiating. Interment will follow at Olustee Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Zorena Rowe
November 20, 2012
Mickey Raulerson
November 18, 2012
Mrs. Griffis was an inspiration to me, always gentle, warm, caring. I will miss her. Shelia Roberts
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayer are with each and everyone of you. Sorry I could not be there. Vonnie was a special lady she will be greatly missed. Love yall
Nettie Taylor
November 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out the family in this time of loss.
ashley cooper
November 14, 2012
Pat, Mike & Mr. Willie & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was such a sweet lady. Sending thoughts & prayers to your entire family.
Dede Hughes Hall
November 13, 2012
My prayers are with the family. Rest in peace Vonnie Jean.
Earline Parrott Stafford
November 13, 2012
my prays are with you all and famly
sammy walker
November 13, 2012
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