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Marian Griffin Memoriam

In Loving Memory Marian J. Preston Griffin August 13, 1925 - December 23, 2003 We still hear and adhere to your words of guidance. We are truly thankful for having been one of yours. We miss you and you are in our hearts forever. Love, The Family

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 13, 2009.

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Todd Davis

August 19, 2009

To Mother Griffin's Loving family:
Oh how we miss our Mother Griffin, her laughter and smile I can still hear and see! I loved her like my own mother and I miss spending Sunday afternoon's, after church in her apartment. To the family I thank you for sharing your mother/grandmother me and my family. Jesus loves you and we do too!

Deacon Todd
Hedges and Highway Deliverance Ministry

Dorothy Chapman

August 18, 2009

To the family and Jean
Grief isn't something that go away with time. However, stay encourage in God nowing that mother is in the arm of the Lord. One day all of us will see her one day if our heart is right and complete in him. I Overseer Chapman can since the pain and lost of a love one that has gone on before us.
Stay encourage that great smile she had you will see again.

Gloria Brown

August 15, 2009

I remember sitting against Mother Dear's arms as a child and feeling her warmth and that giving me some feeling of security. I am thankful for her example of endurance, strength and reliance upon God in hardship.

Rev. Joan M. Newman

August 13, 2009

Her laughter was genuine, her smile radiant. She was free to call me anytime to talk when she needed. She trusted my walk with God and I trusted her to Him. I remember her saying that when I left home to attend college she did not worry, she just knew inside of herself that I would be alright. It let me know that she had knowledge of God and Gods peace. What a gift of joy she was to all of us.

Angie Griffin Ward

August 13, 2009

Love keeps love ones nearby...

I can hear that singsong voice calling my name. Took years to understand how she could call me on some of my most tulmultous days and not knowing that it was such (due to the many miles that physically separated us) and simpy say , "I felt I needed to call you, how are you doing?".. That's all she had to say for me to know I was cared for and allowed me to just 'settle' and go forward with God's love expressed simply and greatly simultaneously..

August 13, 2009

To the Griffin family: Hedges and Highway Deliverance Ministry miss our first church mother so much. We often mention all the good times we had together. We miss your songs, praises, and the laughter. We continue to pray much for the family.
Pastor Michael Bailey

Angie

August 13, 2009

Love keeps love one's nearby always..

I can still hear Muvahdear's singsong voice calling my name..(when i wasn't misbehaving) :)
One thing I cherish is the true nature and of Muvahdear not wishing anyone harm or malice, wanting peace and happiness for everyone. I also remember the day she looked around the room and exclaiming with joy "all mine all mine" as some grandchildren , children and in-laws stood around her bed. It was a declaration of love...

Jackie Griffin Knight

August 13, 2009

I am so grateful to have had a mother like you. I will always have your love within my heart. Thanks for being the best "Mother Dear".

L. LaGail Roulhac

August 13, 2009

To Her Family:

"Time is filled with swift transition" but bereavement is not among them. We pray your strength: that your "anchor holds and grips that solid rock".

Truxton Neighbors
Wilson-Ward Civic League

Jean Griffin-Ellis

August 13, 2009

MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS
LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR OLDEST DAUGHTER

Jean

PS.Once in a while I find my self picking up the phone to make that call to you ...it was an everyday thing...you were a kind, caring and loving Mother

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