Mary-Griswold-Obituary

Mary E. Griswold

Springfield, Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD - Mary Eloise Griswold, 95, a lifelong resident of Springfield died Tuesday evening, Nov. 27, 2007, at St. John's Hospice.

She was born in Springfield on Aug. 11, 1912, the daughter of Murl and Mary Jane Wilson DeFrates. She married Clarence Griswold on Jan. 3, 1931, in...

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It has not sunk in yet. She has always been the constant in our lives. It will probably be when my birthday comes around and I do not receive a birthday card from her that it will sink in.Words cannot describe what she meant to me. She is a role model for all grandparents.The world is a lesser place without her, but now grandpa has her to guide him again! I miss them both , dearly, but the fond memories will last forever.

Mary was a good friend to my mother,Ruby Carey, and was one of the most fun loving people mom "ran around with". I was always happy to hear they were going to be doing something together, because it meant everyone would be having a good time.
Can really imagine all the wonderful
memories Mary's family has-

There are never the right words to use when trying to describe the love of a grandmother. My gramma was funny, smart, loving, generous, and kind. It is my memories of her from my youth that I am now relying on as I have grandchildren of my own. Thank you, Gramma Griswold, for loving me and my children, and for showing me the way to be a truly wonderful Gramma. You will forever be in my heart. I will always love you,
Tami Sue

IAM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF THE BOWLING GRANDMA. I HAVE BOWL IN LEAGUES WITH HER AND SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSIED. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

My great grandma Griswold was the best grandma in the entire world and I will not forget her.I will always miss her but she will always be in our heart.Like she said all my love and prayers. From her great grandson Dylan Black,age 11.

Jo Ann and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It appears she lived life to the fullest! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

When I read this poem it realy hit home. Having your Grandmother live so far from you is very hard. But you always have your memories. And trust me, with this family there are lot's of wonderful memories.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have...

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mary Griswold. We actually never did meet her, but felt sometimes that we knew her, from our relationship with JoAnn and we were very familiar with her name in the bowling world. You are all so lucky to have had your mother so many years and will miss her.