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Thelma May Griffith, 83, of Springfield Township, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at her family's home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 24, 1932, in Pine Knot, Kentucky to James Russell and Sarah Ellen (Rutherford)
Manus. Thelma married Teddy C. Griffith on August 4, 1951, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 1996.
Thelma attended Victory Missionary Baptist Church and she was employed for over 22 years with Acklin Stamping. She enjoyed ceramics and sewing as well as canning and gardening. She loved to spend time with her family and looked forward to the annual family reunions.
She is survived by her loving children, Bob (Karen) Griffith of Swanton, OH, Dennis (Cheryl) Griffith of Swanton, OH, Kenny Griffith of Williamsburg, KY, Carolyn (Edward) Cole of Lambertville, MI and Billy Ray Griffith of Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Bob Jr., Edie, Carrie, Chris (Courtney), Michelle (Steven), Jeffery (Angela), Edwin,
Justin (Brooke) and Andy; step-grandchildren, Angela, Douglas and Brittany; 16 great-grandchildren; 5 great- -step-grandchildren; siblings, Hattie (Oral) Lambdin of Washington, KY, L.B. (Helen) Manus of Clyde, OH and
Edwin Lee Manus of Oxford, GA and special buddy, Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and granddaughter, Brandy Griffith.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, November 10, 2016, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio 43528 (419-865-8879). Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Dan Lawson. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to ProMedica Hospice, especially to Wendy, Kelly, Tim and Cindy. Memorial contributions may be made to Promedica Hospice. Condolences and memories can be shared at
www.neville-funeral.com As published in The Blade
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Peggy
November 12, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family. Rest in peace Thelma.
Doris Smith
November 9, 2016
I will miss you. Your in Heaven with God and his Angels. Love & Prayers Doris Smith
November 9, 2016
Carolyn We are sorry of the passing of your mother.She was a Special friend and she always talked about church even when she could not attend.She loved her family.I will miss my dear friend. Love & Prayers Terry & Doris Smith
November 9, 2016
Carolyn We are so sorry the lost of your mom.she was a very special friend.She talked about the Lord and hoping one day to see her children in church.i will miss my dear friend.Anything I can do please let me know or just want to talk I m here.Love and Prayers Terry & Doris Smith
Granddaughter Carrie
November 8, 2016
In Jesus name you are now at peace Mee Maw
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