Jo Ann Griffis

Jo Ann Griffis obituary, Middleburg, FL

Jo Ann Griffis

Jo Griffis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery on Jan. 16, 2026.
Jo Ann Raulerson Griffis, 89, of Middleburg, FL passed on Monday, January 12, 2026.

She was originally from MacClenny and had also lived in Jacksonville for many years. She graduated from Green Cove Springs High School in 1955. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Middleburg.

Jo Ann was predeceased by her husband, Gerald, of 47 years in 2004. She was the daughter of the late Ann and Joe Raulerson of Glen St. Mary.

Survivors include her brother Joe (Pat) L. Raulerson, Jr., sister Judy (Steve) Gentile, her son Frederick (Shane) Griffis, God-daughter Patti (Scott) Drumb, and companion/caregiver Esther Dodd.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 12:00 PM at the Community Full Gospel church, 12664 Mud Lake Road, Glen St. Mary, Florida. Visitation will be held before the services on the 20th at the church from 11AM to 12PM. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in MacClenny.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Jo's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Jo Griffis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Jo Griffis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?