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Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home - Chesapeake

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Chesapeake, Virginia

Viola Smith-Griffin Obituary

Viola Smith-Griffin CHESAPEAKE - Viola Smith Griffin, 85, of the 500 block of Fernwood Farm Road, was called home to be with the Lord Oct. 20, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, she was predeceased by her son, Frederick L. Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Albert Griffin; son, Albert Lee Griffin Jr. (Margie); sisters, Vivian Brickhouse and Beulah Haskins (Joseph), all of Chesapeake; five granddaughters, two grandsons, 17 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Monday at New Galilee Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries

C M

October 26, 2010

Psalm 90:10 states, "In themselves the days of our years are seventy years, And if because of special mightiness they are eighty years..." Although Ms Smith-Griffin lived a long life this does not relieve the pain that is felt by her loved ones. May our Heavenly Father give these ones strength and comfort through the Scriptures. Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss.

Annette Patricia Carpenter Atkins

October 25, 2010

Mr. Al & Albert Lee,

I loved Mrs. Viola, I lived 2 houses away from you on Reid Street. When you all were getting ready to move to Fernwood Farm Road, Mrs. Viola asked me to keep her parakeets for her unitl she came to get them. I loved the birds and she knew it and she never came to get them. I realized that indeed she had given me a wonderful gift that gave me joy. Then as a kid I knew Mrs. Viola was a wonderful woman with a beautiful smile and kind heart. She loved me and I loved her. I will always remember my times with Mrs. Viola on Reid Street. In this moment may the spirit of peace be unto you for your wonderful - wife and mother; and my sincere farewell Dear Mrs. Viola.

stacie johnson

October 25, 2010

ha this staciej so sorry for your lost she was a very funny lady and she will be miss may god keep your family and friends together and stay strong .keep her a live by talking of it her it easy to pain a bit.

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