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Joyce Gritton Obituary
DUBLIN: Joyce A. Gritton, age 74, died Wednesday morning, July 31, 2013 in her Dublin home surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio she attended Berne Union High School, was active in the marching band, worked in the family business Deeds Bros. Dairy and retired from C.E. Glass after 25 years. She moved to Dublin with her husband of 33 years, Keith L. Gritton.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Bauer.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Keith; her three sons: Kevin (Christy), Kim (Debi) and Kerry (Lisa) Standiford; and her one daughter, Kris Lewis; also surviving are her grandchildren: Tasha, Josh, Jared (Crystal), Brittany (Josh), Amber, Taysia, Kylee, Serenity, Cathy and Michael; her great-grandchildren: Aiden and Korbin; aunt, Helen Deeds of Lancaster; and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8pm. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Graveside Committal Service and Burial will be held 1:30pm. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 at DUBLIN CEMETERY, 85 West Bridge St., Dublin, OH 43017.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joyce's name to: The Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH 43026 www.cahs-pets.org, the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Rd., Dublin, OH 43017 www.cancer.org, or HomeReach Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214 www.ohiohealth.com/hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Josh & Jenna Lewis
August 5, 2013
Will love you always, the world is not the same without you. I love you grandma
Megan Stuck-Epley
August 1, 2013
Joyce was not only my neighbor but she was also my dear friend. I could talk to her about everything and let me tell you...she loved to talk :-) I have many memorable moments that I will cherish forever. Joyce will never be forgotten and will always be my girl. Rest in Heaven!!
Megan Stuck-Epley
August 1, 2013
Joyce was not only my neighbor but she was also my dear friend. I could talk to her about everything and let me tell you...she loved to talk :-) I have many memorable moments that I will cherish forever. Joyce will never be forgotten and will always be my girl. Rest in Heaven!!
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