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Jeannie Griffeth Obituary

PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Jeannie Griffeth, 66, of Pittsfield died Friday (April 29, 2011) in her home near Pittsfield.

Jeannie was born in Pleasant Hill on Aug. 23, 1944, a daughter to Virgil and Ruby Richards Barton. She married Donald E. Griffeth on March 28, 1964, at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. He survives.

Jeannie was an LPN and earlier years worked for Dr. Shulman and Dr. Baylis, Dr. Ronald Johnson and Illini Community Hospital. She was a member of the Independence Christian Church and enjoyed playing piano at church. She was also a 4-H leader for the Independence Hustlers, and a homeroom "mother." She owned and operated Pikeland Outfitters with her husband, Don. She enjoyed showing sheep at the local fairs, Facebooking her friends, antique collecting, knitting and sewing, cooking and baking. Jeannie loved to travel and take pictures. She also enjoyed visiting with people and dearly loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Don; a son, Jeff (Nancy) Griffeth of Winamac, Ind.; a daughter, Judy Griffeth of Round Lake; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Additional survivors are two sisters, Mary (Larry) Pennewell and Eva (Merlin) Barnes of Peoria; a brother-in-law, Cy Butterfield of Oregon; and a sister-in-law, Maxine Barton of Pleasant Hill.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Richard and Burdette Barton; a sister, Mildred Butterfield; and an infant daughter, Janet Lynn Griffeth.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Don Crater conducting. Burial will be in the Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill.

VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

MEMORIALS: Crescent Heights Cemetery or the Pittsfield Fire Department.

ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield; [email protected].

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from May 1 to May 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeannie Griffeth

6 Entries

May 3, 2011

Jeff and family:

No words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you and your family are very close in every thought and prayer.

Lisa Richey-Burgis

karen lippincott

May 1, 2011

So sorry to hear about Jeanne. Prayers for you and your family .

Bill & Linda Shotts

May 1, 2011

Don and family: We are so saddened to read of Jeannie's death. We were in high school together though I was two years behind her. She seemed to be always in good humor. May God be your comfort as you go through the days ahead.
Bill & Linda (Freesmeyer) Shotts

Shari Liebling

May 1, 2011

Judy, So so sorry for your loss - you have been in my thoughts constantly since you told me what happened. I offer my heartfelt condolences and wish you strength during this very difficult time.

Jim and Julie Fuchs

May 1, 2011

Donnie, We are so sorry for your loss.

Peg and Dick Boudreau

May 1, 2011

Donnie and family we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Jeannie's death. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to visit with her at the class reunion last June. We laughed and talked about our 4-H days and the county fairs and getting cattle ready to show. I hold many fond memories of our friendship throughout the years. Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. May the fond memories of Jeannie as wife,mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend to many sustain you at this difficult time.

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