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Penny Griffith Obituary
Penny (Steele) Griffith was born in Anderson, Indiana. She met her husband Lindley Griffith in Minnesota. They were married for 38 years. Penny had a plethora of job careers. A memorable career was at the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Her last hoorah place of work and retirement was Schutta & Zimmer, PLLC. She moved to Florida 11 years ago with her husband.
Penny enjoyed helping people with their taxes, working with the Elks and attending dinner and dances at the Elks and Eagles Club. She was an integral member of the Edgewater Landing Ceramics Club. She loved ceramics and won many first-place prizes for her unique pieces.
Penny loved traveling and spending time with her husband and daughter, and she was loved by many for her kindness and helpful nature. She was preceded in her death by her father Glenn and husband Lindley. She is survived by Elizabeth Steele (mother), Kimberly Griffith (daughter), Debra Herrick (sister) and several nieces and nephews.
A military funeral service on July 16 will be held at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 U.S. Highway 1, North Mims, FL, 32754. Line up in "Lane B." Service is at 11:00 a.m., but please arrive at 10:45 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow the service at Edgewater Landing Clubhouse, 601 Homeport Terrace, Edgewater, FL, 32141.
Memorials in Lin and Penny's memory can be made to Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys, 400 Robert Street South, Saint Paul, MN, 55107.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Diane Guinn
July 17, 2021
My heart felt sympathy to the family.
Colleen VanOcker née Heslinga
July 15, 2021
My deepest condolences to Deb and the family.
Cousin Larry
July 14, 2021
Our thoughts will be with you on the 16th and onwards.
The photo is of me and Penny, probably 1950 or so.
Debby Robinson
July 14, 2021
I met Penny through AARP tax aide the first year she moved to Fl. We worked together and had many conversations about her family, travels and life in general. She is a very special person and both she and Lin will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
Viki Moore Barber
July 14, 2021
I met Penny at Western Michigan University many years ago. Penny was my big sister in AZA sorority and she was a wonderful big sis. She was always there for advice and encouragement. I remember going to Grand Rapids before cell phones,
to visit her. She was at the Ionia free fair. Her wonderful parents drove me all the way there and helped me find her. It was a memorable day. I eventually moved to Grand Rapids to work, and in between apartments she let me stay with her for a few weeks. She was always generous and helpful. She got me into ceramics. Although Penny moved and eventually ended up in Florida, we always maintained our friendship. I am grateful for the memories we had together. I will miss her Christmas letters and the opportunity to see her again. My heart goes out to her daughter and family.
Kristy & Ron Perkins
July 14, 2021
We first met Penny when we decided to volunteer for the AARP tax aide program in 2011. She was a valuable asset to the program and helped us both tremendously. Our friendship grew over the years and we enjoyed many social events with Penny and Lin. They will be greatly missed, we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Pat McCarthy
July 14, 2021
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mom and Dad. I had many fun days with Penny at ceramic events. She sure was a special person.
Kimberley Smith
July 14, 2021
Penny and Lin are such a special couple. We had so much fun during our "Village Inn Days". God bless them both. They will always be remembered.
Kimmy and Otis
Alyssa Bolt
July 13, 2021
I wish I had gotten to meet Mr. and Mrs. Griffith; they sound like amazing, kind, hardworking people. Kim -- I am so sorry for your loss, and I am always here for you. Thinking of you daily during this time!
Tiffany kron
July 13, 2021
I still sit back a chuckle about brining the cat tower up the stairs to the apartment, then going to Golden Corral for dinner and the best part of corse the chocolate fountain!!!! Or how about the many boxes packed and unpacked, the many flights of stairs climbed together! Now your work is done, it´s time for you to relax and enjoy! I certainly hope you are painting, crafting, and dancing your heart out! You will be forever missed
John Thompson
July 13, 2021
Once again Kim, my deepest condolences on such a sad and hard loss. Sending you lots of prayers to give you the strength you'll need facing the hard final goodbye. Your parents will both be missed very much by family and friends.
Jane Bailey
July 13, 2021
I miss having Penny across the street. I loved her laugh and hitching a ride on her golf cart to take Lin breakfast at the gate. She was always a grateful receiver it I had an extra donut and graciously gave me a "Yes" to eating as many oranges as I wanted from their tree. I could ask her any question about EL and know with full confidence, Penny would have the answer. She was a great neighbor and friend. I have been missing her and will continue to do so. Hugs and Blessings to her daughter, Kim. I can only imagine her tough journey ahead.
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