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Chloe E. Griffis

Chloe Griffis Obituary

Chloe E. Griffis (Daffer) of Annapolis, MD, passed away on July 9, 2025 after an accident in her home. Born on April 24, 1953 in Washington, DC, she grew up in Charles Town, WV before moving to Annapolis, MD. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John; son, Evan and his fiance Hayley; daughter, Anna and her husband Jensen; son, Hugh and his partner Rachel; sister, Lydia; brother-in law Carl; nephew Rory; brother, William, and sister-in-law, Diana. Chloe was a whirlwind of energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity, and touched many lives. She began her career as a chemist, and then shifted gears as the co-owner of a consignment store in Annapolis, later returning to science as a math and chemistry tutor at Anne Arundel Community College. A two time cancer survivor, she was a voracious lover of music, cooking, gardening, and learning. Plans for a celebration of life to be announced by her family. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation: www.cbf.org

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Jul. 22, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Chloe Griffis

22 Entries

Lorraine Ling

August 11, 2025

From the moment I met Chloe, I felt an instant connection. She was vibrant, full of life and her energy was contagious. I remember thinking how lucky I was-not just to meet her-but how relieved and grateful I felt that my son would have such a remarkable woman as his mother-in-law.

Lydia

August 9, 2025

Chloe was my best friend but most importantly she was my sister. Oh, we would fight, but we also shared. That is the hardest part. There is not a day goes by when I don´t think, "Wow, Chloe would love this! Gotta share!" at least 10 times. All that has been said before me is true. She was brilliant, giving, and driven. Whatever she was interested in, she Loved. Old poets would call her an Ecstatic. That´s what she was. She found joy and beauty in all that she experienced. Lucky you, who knew her. Lucky me, who could call her my sister. I will never get over losing her.

Abby Zolt

August 5, 2025

Chloe was my math tutor in my college. She tutored me in College Algebra, and she got me through an extremely intense accelerated precalculus class. I saw her pretty much every day during that semester, and we were very close. She truly helped me feel at home in the math center, and was like family to me. One thing I remember is how much she loved the colored erasable pens I would use during our tutoring sessions. I ended up getting some for her as a the end of the semester as a thank you gift, and she was absolutely psyched! We also got lunch a couple of times and had some fun conversations! Absolutely phenomenal human being who was kind, caring, and brought joy and warmth to a pretty daunting academic subject. I cannot explain how in shock and saddened I was to hear of her passing. She made a great impact in my life. All of my blessings go out to her family.

Maggie McDowell

August 2, 2025

I met Chloe at St. Anne's many years ago and reconnected through RTO. Lovely gal and most sorry to learn that she died. Blessings to all of her loved ones.

Miriam

July 31, 2025

Chloe was always very enthusiastic when tutoring her math and chemistry students. I will miss chats. My prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. Thank you Chloe for all that you did.

Rory Kane

July 30, 2025

This is so saddening to hear. I spent nearly every day in the math lab with Chloe and the other wonderful tutors there. Chloe was so friendly, welcoming, and funny. She would tell me about the best thrift stores, pianists, gardening tips, recipes! She was a wealth of knowledge and had a true love for life. I remember when she left in the middle of Calculus 2 to go visit Ireland!

She made everyone feel welcome, and especially helped me feel okay being a nontraditional student. There´s no rush, and she really kept telling me that. We talked about math often, and what classes she was going to register for. She recommended teachers to me and I to her. Heck, I even had her tutor my brother in Algebra, and she was the best tutor he had.

She had a true love for life and adventure, and I am truly so sad to see this. She was very inspiring to me and I wish I got the chance to tell her that.

Mary Kassebaum

July 30, 2025

I am so sad to see this! I met Chloe last semester, and she was signed up to be in a class with me again this fall. I was so excited to be working with her again! My deepest sympathies to her family.

Kay Young

July 30, 2025

You´ll be missed Chloe. Always humming or singing with that beautiful voice. My thoughts are with the family.

~Casey Rayburg

July 30, 2025

I tutored last Spring in the math tutoring center with Chloe. She was the first tutor I met there. She immediately introduced me to the other tutors making me feel like part of the team. Her love for her family, math, gardening, and helping out fellow students was always apparent! I wish I had more time to know her.

Miriam

July 30, 2025

Chole was an avid Truxal Library user and promoter. She was always very enthusiastic when tutoring her math and chemistry students. I will miss her fun and energetic personality and our chats. My prayers go out to her and her family during this difficult time. Thank you Chole for all that you did for AACC community, you are missed!

Katryna

July 29, 2025

I would like to share my condolences and prayers to Khloe and her family for Khloe. She draws my attention from her bubbly, sweet lady and friendly. We share about our gardening every time we see each other. She is a great, great lady.

Chris Minner

July 24, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Chloe´s passing. We had so much interaction during our girls´ venture with ballet. Such a vibrant and beautiful soul.

Andréa Leichtman

July 24, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Chloe at Return to Oz (RTO) for a couple of years. She was a wonderful boss. My thoughts are with her family, her RTO family and those who knew her. She will be missed!!

Melissa Wilson

July 24, 2025

I am so sad to see this. I met Chloe in 1993 when I started consigning at RTO. She was so sweet and always greeted me by name and asked about my kids when I would see her. She will definitely be missed.

Allison Hantske

July 23, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family of this beautiful woman. She was a smart, witty and kind woman and dear friend of my mother Lorraine.

Julia H Vinson

July 22, 2025

Prayers for Chloe's family and friends. I met Chloe in Charles Town through her sister, Lydia. My heart breaks for Chloe's passing. Love to you all!

William Daffer

July 22, 2025

My dearest sister. It will take many years for me to fully express the depth of this loss.

William A. Lashley Jr.

July 22, 2025

A truly sparkling, effervescent personality. My deep condolences to all the friends and family grieving for the loss of Chloe.

Beth Santin

July 22, 2025

I met Chloe through the Grow Annapolis community gardens. She was truly an inspired and energetic gardener, always questioning and learning and sharing what she knew, and she was just a delightful person to talk to. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to John and her family.

Kate Caldwell

July 22, 2025

Chloe was one of my first friends when I moved to the Annapolis area in 1989. She was a force of nature, truly inspiring, and I am sorry that we lost touch over the years. I will always remember her vitality and love of life. I extend my deepest condolences to her family.

Angel Medley

July 21, 2025

Such a beautiful person inside and out, she will be truly missed. So thankful for her.

Frances Hambleton Burke

July 21, 2025

Unique and beautiful in every way!

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