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Greea UMSTEAD Obituary
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UMSTEAD, Greea Greea Griffith Umstead, 42, of Johns Creek passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013. Greea's profession included personal training and massage therapy as she found her joy in helping others. A native of the Atlanta area, she graduated with a BA degree in Social Work from The University of Georgia. Greea was preceded in death by her parents, Payton and Barbara Griffith and is survived by her husband, Chip and her stepchildren, Alex (with wife Lexie and daughter Allie), Nick and Katelyn; sister Vanta Shafer (and her husband Bobby), brothers Guy Griffith, Reed Griffith, and her twin brother Troy Griffith (and his wife Lisa); and several nieces & nephews. Also surviving are her precious canine companions, Eddy and Annie. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her memory to The Atlanta Humane Society. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons at 6:00 pm Monday, January 21st. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial. Following the service, all are invited for a gathering in the reception hall. A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory
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Memories and Condolences
for Greea UMSTEAD
Sharon Callahan
March 17, 2013
Chip and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart always!
Suzi Krizan
February 6, 2013
I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
rhoda carty
January 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only knew her for a short time but her kind and gentle spirit was so apparent.
EG
January 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Anthony
January 21, 2013
Thoughts, prayers and condolences to Family, Loved ones, Friends, Close Associates and all those people her wonderful giving spirit touched.
I pray that all the above can find overwhelming Love and Peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Robert Anthony
Wally & Hannah Cremeans
January 21, 2013
Chip and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!Rely on God for his strength!
John/Shirla Walsh
January 21, 2013
Chip: I can't imagine how you must feel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.If there is anything that we can do please let us know.
Mary Westbrook
January 19, 2013
My thoughts are with each of you!! Our hearts are so very heavy.
Mary (Behm) - Westbrook
Bob and Carole Francisco
January 19, 2013
Dear Chip and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we want to express our deepest sympathy to you all. This is such a difficult time, but God's love shown through your family and friends will help see you through this time. With much love,
January 19, 2013
To the family I offer my deepest condolences. please rely on Gods strength and let him be your refuge to get you through this difficult time.(John 5:28)
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