Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Mar 1, 1947 - Nov 8, 2025
Knew you forever, my sister-in-law for 19yrs, I'm rejoicing for you being in the presence of Jesus, and mourning for all who have lost you here on earth. Not goodbye, but, See Ya On The Other side, Essie.
Brenda Howard (Ingle)
November 12, 2025 | Goshen, IN | Family
Tom & Cassy, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigating this difficult time in your life.
Missy Sterling
November 11, 2025 | Friend
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!! I know she is rejoicing with all those who have made it to the finish line before her... oh what a day that will be... when Jesus I shall see...!! May God bring you peace at this time. Peace that only He can give. Love you all!! -Victoria- (Jerry Ingle' and Brenda's daughter)
Victoria Justice
November 10, 2025 | Goshen, IN | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fay Cavender Wiseman
November 10, 2025 | Nappanee, IN | Friend
Essie was my first double cousin. Our mothers were sisters, and our fathers were brothers. We grew up together. I have a lot of wonderful memories of her. It hurts so much that she is gone. But I know I will see her again someday. We both love Jesus.
Nancy Carpenter
November 10, 2025 | Kokomo, IN | Family
Essie D. Griffin, age 78 of Nappanee, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025 surrounded by her family at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, IN. Essie was born on March 1, 1947 in Goshen, IN to Harold Harding and Helen Louise (Morriset) Ingle. On March 1, 1964 Essie married Thomas Griffin in Nappanee. Essie was an avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and she was a woman of deep faith. She loved Jesus and prayed for family and friends daily. Essie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Essie is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Thomas Griffin of Nappanee; son, Tom (Cassy) Griffin of Nappanee; 6 grandchildren: Alisha (Josh) Spears of Elkhart, IN, Cassandra (Drew) Fall of Elkhart, Thomas Joel (Natasha) Griffin of Culver, IN, Garrett (Ashley) Griffin of Leesburg, IN, Payton Griffin of Nappanee and Kenedy Griffin of Nappanee; 6 great grandchildren: Aryana, Anakyn, Graham, Hudson, Brooks, and Anna; and a brother, David (Vickie) Ingle of Nappanee. Essie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carmella Holmes; grandson, Steve Holmes; and a brother, Jerry Ingle. Visitation will be held from Noon-2pm, with a funeral service beginning at 2pm, on Saturday, November, 15, 2025 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, IN. Memorial contributions in Essie’s name can be given to Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
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