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Jessie Griffin Obituary

Griffin, Jessie Belle, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 26, 2009. Jessie was a lady of impeccable quality, character, charm and beauty. She blessed her family with immeasurable faith, infinite love, and boundless joy. Jessie worked side by side with her husband Troy as an entrepreneur, they founded several businesses and developed one of Wichita's first strip malls. Jessie is survived by sons, Troy A. (Donna), Maize; George A. (Colleen), Fletcher, North Carolina; Dave (Kay) Wichita; daughter, Joann, Westfahl, Maize; brother, George Edwin Rainey, Masillon, OH; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10am-8pm Friday, with family receiving friends 5-7pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10am Saturday, Gospel Assembly Church, 4220 N. Oliver. Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and/or Gospel Assembly Benevolent Fund, 4220 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67220. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2009.

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Jerri Wall Yeargan

February 12, 2009

Dear Dave and Kay and Family,
We are out of town until Feb. 17, so we were not able to attend the services for your Mother. I am truly sorry for your loss. We are so glad that she was able to attend Heidi's wedding. May the love and support of your friends and family comfort you and bring you peace.
Love, Jerri and Dick Yeargan

Karen Fitzmier

January 30, 2009

To the Griffin Family, Jesse holds a special place in my heart. I spent a short time with her recently when she was doing well. She was a true witness of our Lord Jesus Christ. I feel truly blessed to have known Jesse and will always remember her with love. My sincere sympathies.

Leo Manuel

January 30, 2009

Troy and Jessie were best friends with my parents, Fay (Graham) and Wesley Manuel. I have several pictures of them happily together. I will remember her fondly forever.
Leo Manuel, San Diego

Jim & Bobbie (Barbara) Forshee, Shapel

January 29, 2009

So sorry for your loss. When I was young I knew all of you. Your mother was very good to my Mom, they went to the mines together. All of you are in my thoughts.

Duane and Betty Childs

January 29, 2009

Joann and Family: We only met Jesse once at Glen's home. We were very impressed with her graciousness and love for her family. I said to her, "You are so beautiful," and she answered, I guess for 97, I'm ok." Our sympathy is with you as you go through this sad time. We are Rhonda's parents.

ALvin Herrignton

January 29, 2009

To all the family, may God hold you in His everloving arms. May you feel the strength from Him. lean upon Him and He will give you strength. He will never fail you. She fought a good fight, she kept the faith, and now has her reward. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her. For soon all will be reunited around God's thrown for ever to be. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Norene Nedeau

January 29, 2009

Troy and Donna,Sorry to hear about Jessie, she will always be remembered in the hearts of all she touched. I remember her back to the strip mall days.
Norene (Mills) Nedeau

Sandy Keim

January 29, 2009

Our sympathies and prayers go out to all of you. Aunt Jessie was a sweet lady and will be missed by all. Hannah was especially touched by her, and talks about her frequently. We are sorry we could not be there with you.
Love,
Sandy and Bob Keim, Erica, Kelly, Michael, and Hannah Bonifant

Linda Crawford

January 29, 2009

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved to listen to Aunt Jessie talk, she had such a sweet, calming voice. She will be greatly missed, may all fond memories give you comfort. Your cousin in Ohio.

Angie LeFlore

January 29, 2009

We are sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers!

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