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Kelly Griffith Obituary
Kelly is survived by her son James E. Griffith of Olivehurst; daughter Aime K. Griffith of Yuba City; brother Danny Prothero of Yuba City; nieces Teri Haase of Yuba City and Christina Prothero of Gainesville, TX; nephews Gregory Prothero of Auburn, CA and Jason Prothero of Gainesville, TX. She is also survived by many great nieces, nephews, friends and her two constant companions Toby and Little Buddy.
She was preceded in death by her parents David and Mary Lou Prothero and older brother, David "Rusty" Prothero.
Kelly was a Nascar and Raider fan. She worked as a custodian at Yuba College until her retirement.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 3 p.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, 4257 Fleming Way Olivehurst, CA. Private burial will be in Sierra View Cemetery at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy, P.O. Box 478 Olivehurst, CA 95961 in memory of Kelly Griffith.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Griffith
August 23, 2014
I miss u everyday mom<3
Mary Johnson
June 12, 2014
Lots of great memories, Miss you, Love you.
June 12, 2014
I'm going to miss you! I enjoyed our outings to Clearlake, the State Fair and our fishing expeditions. My condolences to your family.
Vanessa Foster
June 10, 2014
My sympathy to the Prothero-Griffith family. I went to school with Rusty,Danny, and Kelly. My wish is for the family to find peace in time with her passing.
Monty Moore
June 9, 2014
Prothero Family:
Many heart felt condolences. I knew kelly,Danny & Rusty as kids on 16th st. in Olivehurst.I left the area, But kept their memories in my heart. She was a fine young ladie from a fine Family.
Monty Moore
Teri Haase
June 5, 2014
to my aunt Kelly....
we were just sitting thinking about the special moments with you I remember when you , Amie and Dave took Jamie camping. why I was working.Jamie was only 3. I never been away from her overnight . Jamie was with you guys for 4 days I trust that all of you but being a mom you still have you worry .when I got there on Friday afternoon my daughter wanted nothing to do with me she was having so much fun with her Aunt Kelly. she was telling me how she brushed her aunt Kelly's hair . aunt Kelly couldn't stop talking about the fun she had with her and thanking me for letting them take her you will truly be missed I love you and I miss you... Aunt Kelly
Teri Haase
June 5, 2014
to my aunt Kelly....
we were just sitting here thinking about special moments with you. I remember when you , amie and Dave. took Jamie camping while I was working. Jamie was only 3 & I had never been away from her overnight. Jamie was with you for 4 days before I'd seen you guys. I trust all of you. but being a mom you still have your worries. but when I got there that friday afternoon my daughter wanted nothing to do with me. she was having so much fun with her and aunt kelly . she was telling me how she had brushed aunt Kelly hair. aunt Kelly could not stop talking about all the fun they had . and aunt Kelly kept telling me thank you for letting her go. and Kelly please believe me when I say you will be missed and we love you... I love you aunt Kelly
Megan Baumstark
June 5, 2014
Rest In Peace Aunt Kelly. My heart goes out to Amy Kay and James
Rick Murphy
June 5, 2014
To: The Prothero Family, I am truely sorry to see that kelly has passed away.I knew her years ago an her brothers.I still talk to Danny often.Danny my prayers are with you brother.I know she will be missed by all that knew her.
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