RUBY ALLEN GRIFFIN

GRIFFIN, RUBY ALLEN, 92
Burleson, TX - Ruby Allen Griffin, 92, of Burleson, TX, formally of Chiefland, FL, passed away Sept. 23, 2014 at her daughter's home in Burleson. She was born Nov. 27, 1921 in Chiefland to Robert Wesley & Stella (Locke) Allen. Ruby was a graduate of Chiefland High School and was instrumental in starting the Woman's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church in Chiefland where she was a member before moving to TX. She also served in the church working with Youth Choir, GA's and Sunbeams, taught Adult Ladies SS Class, as well as classes for preschool through youth. She also enjoyed serving as Church Hostess.
Her first job was in a Drug Store followed by work at the WPA during WWII where she made black out curtains, rolled bandages and repaired uniforms. She and her husband owned Rite Way Service Station where they made sandwiches for the many servicemen traveling through in convoys. Working for four different drug stores she finally owned Griffin's Drug Store. After selling the drug store she continued to work for Andrews Drugs and Griffin's Dept. Store.
Teaching young students to read became a real passion during her last working years at Chiefland Elementary. Sewing, reading, and working are hobbies that filled her spare time. Even with her eyesight almost gone, she tried to cook for and feed her neighbors at Thomas Square Apartments where she lived until a year and a half ago when she moved in with her daughter and son-in-law. Her final weeks were spent napping, making her bed, and sorting through her fashion jewelry and playing with her pal, Xena, the family Schnauzer.
Having the house full of grandchildren gave her the most pleasure as her last week was filled with their singing and playing the guitar while sitting next to her bedside. The children shared hymns and scripture verses and talked of their faith. Seeing her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren following Christ gave her the most joy and peace. She will always be remembered as such a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
She is survived by her son, John B. (Dixie) Griffin of Chiefland; daughter, Mary Jane (Bert) Farnell of Burleson, TX; granddaughters, Gerie A. (David) Forde of Williston, Susan Mirriam (Dan) Christophy of Gainesville, Kathy Lynn (Tad) Ramey of Crestview, FL; grandson, Kyle (Tina) Farnell of Burleson, TX; 11 great grandchildren, a sister Evelyn Lane of Chiefland and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Hellis Griffin, her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, Oct 4, 2014 at 11:00AM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland. Burial will follow at Chiefland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050 is honored to serve the Griffin family. Condolences may be offered by visiting our website at
www.hiers-baxley.com