Helen L. Griffith, 93, of Taylorville passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Taylorville Care Center.
Helen was born on May 14, 1921 at Lake Bruce, IN, the daughter of Alonzo and Lelah (Powell) Carr. She married Lyle Griffith on May 19, 1940 at Taylorville; he preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker and a charter member of Taylorville Christian Church and a Navy Mother.
Survivors include: Grandchildren, Regina (husband Garrett) Swanson of Palatine, IL, Lori (husband Joe) Ackerman of Oldsmar, FL, Jason (wife Jennifer) Griffith of Shelbyville, and Jeremy (wife, Joanna) Sherwood of Neoga, IL; 8 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Judith Griffith and Debi (husband, John) Sherwood both of Taylorville, IL; sister, Lorene Brewer of Akron, OH; step-grandchildren, Alissa Sherwood and Marlena Sherwood both of Taylorville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sons, Carlyle Griffith and Kenneth Griffith; 3 Brothers; and 3 Sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Ken Manning officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home.
Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left at www.perfettifuneralhome.com.
Helen was born on May 14, 1921 at Lake Bruce, IN, the daughter of Alonzo and Lelah (Powell) Carr. She married Lyle Griffith on May 19, 1940 at Taylorville; he preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker and a charter member of Taylorville Christian Church and a Navy Mother.
Survivors include: Grandchildren, Regina (husband Garrett) Swanson of Palatine, IL, Lori (husband Joe) Ackerman of Oldsmar, FL, Jason (wife Jennifer) Griffith of Shelbyville, and Jeremy (wife, Joanna) Sherwood of Neoga, IL; 8 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Judith Griffith and Debi (husband, John) Sherwood both of Taylorville, IL; sister, Lorene Brewer of Akron, OH; step-grandchildren, Alissa Sherwood and Marlena Sherwood both of Taylorville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sons, Carlyle Griffith and Kenneth Griffith; 3 Brothers; and 3 Sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Ken Manning officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home.
Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left at www.perfettifuneralhome.com.
Helen L. Griffith, 93, of Taylorville passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Taylorville Care Center.
Helen was born on May 14, 1921 at Lake Bruce, IN, the daughter of Alonzo and Lelah (Powell) Carr. She married Lyle Griffith on May 19, 1940 at Taylorville; he preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker and a charter member of Taylorville Christian Church and a Navy Mother.
Survivors include: Grandchildren, Regina (husband Garrett) Swanson of Palatine, IL, Lori (husband Joe) Ackerman of Oldsmar, FL, Jason (wife Jennifer) Griffith of Shelbyville, and Jeremy (wife, Joanna) Sherwood of Neoga, IL; 8 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Judith Griffith and Debi (husband, John) Sherwood both of Taylorville, IL; sister, Lorene Brewer of Akron, OH; step-grandchildren, Alissa Sherwood and Marlena Sherwood both of Taylorville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sons, Carlyle Griffith and Kenneth Griffith; 3 Brothers; and 3 Sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Ken Manning officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home.
Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left at www.perfettifuneralhome.com.
Helen was born on May 14, 1921 at Lake Bruce, IN, the daughter of Alonzo and Lelah (Powell) Carr. She married Lyle Griffith on May 19, 1940 at Taylorville; he preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker and a charter member of Taylorville Christian Church and a Navy Mother.
Survivors include: Grandchildren, Regina (husband Garrett) Swanson of Palatine, IL, Lori (husband Joe) Ackerman of Oldsmar, FL, Jason (wife Jennifer) Griffith of Shelbyville, and Jeremy (wife, Joanna) Sherwood of Neoga, IL; 8 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Judith Griffith and Debi (husband, John) Sherwood both of Taylorville, IL; sister, Lorene Brewer of Akron, OH; step-grandchildren, Alissa Sherwood and Marlena Sherwood both of Taylorville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sons, Carlyle Griffith and Kenneth Griffith; 3 Brothers; and 3 Sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville with Rev. Ken Manning officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home.
Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left at www.perfettifuneralhome.com.
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