Jean-MCGRIFF-Obituary

Jean MCGRIFF

Decatur, Georgia

1933 - 2016

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Decatur, Georgia
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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MCGRIFF, Jean Claire Thornton Jean Claire Thornton McGriff was the epitome of fun. She lived life to the fullest with joy, laughter and stubbornness. She was a wife, mother, daughter, "Memama," athlete, fighter and friend. A native of Decatur, she was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 1, 1933. She...

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Dear Steve... I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a true southern lady, gracious yet fun! She was always very welcoming and thoughtful. One thing I always admired was her curiosity for life and trying to learn new things. She had great pride in her family and I am sure that she left you with quite a few memories that would make you smile....

Lynn...sending love and prayers to you, Stevie, and the boys. We all love your mama!....just mention her name and Kelly Anne just laughs and laughs! So many fun memories at H.H. Take good care.

Dear Lynn and Steve,
Your mother was a lovely woman and such a positive spirit! My parents, Betty Anne and Al, loved her, and always had great stories of fun times with her and your dad. I will be thinking of you in the weeks and months to come as you adjust to her absence. Peace to you both. Amy Cook

Dear Lynn, Katherine let me know about your mom. I am so sorry!!
Know she had been sick for a long time, but still never easy!!
Will be thinking of you and your boys during this difficult time!
Big hugs,
Nancy Richardson

Dear Steve and Lynn, Such a sweet tribute to your dear Mother. I've known Steve for over 30 years when we met in Acapulco Mexico with many of his friends at the time. Including Joe. Russell and I have lived in Atlanta for 26 years and were were so happy when Steve moved back to Atlanta from LA. What a gift to be able to spend his life with his Mama. He woudl glow when talking about her and what a survivor Jean was from the stories told.

I met Lynn this past Sunday with Arch...

dear family we want you to know how saddened we are to hear of jeans death, We have such dear memories of her.Jane and Tommy Thompson

In this difficult time of loss may loving God provide the care and comfort you need to get through each day. Our condolences to the family. - Ps 145:18,19

Lynn and Steve,
I offer my sincere sympathy to the two of you and your family on Jean's death. I have known her since high school although she was a year ahead of me. We had many occasions to be at the same places on many occasions and I truly enjoyed her company..she was always witty and delightful to be with. She had a long hard struggle but always took it in stride. I know she is at peace and in a better place after years of unrelenting treatments and pain.
She was loved by so many...

McGriff family:

What a great smile and warm welcome I always received from Jean. I am sorry that I will be out of town this Friday but want you to know what a wonderful person I thought Jean was. She was a lot of fun and a generous, warm hearted person. I shall miss her.

Garry Wilmot