1925
2013
Myrtle Mabrey Griffin, 87, of Henrico, Va., passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Davies Mabrey; and sister, Margie Mabrey Whelan. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Herbert Wilson Griffin; two daughters, Faye Griffin Knause and husband Philip, of Henrico and Carol Griffin Claytor and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Va. and Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren, William Griffin Knause, of Denver, Colo., David Andrew Knause, of Henrico and Andrew Boyd Claytor IV, of Blacksburg, Va. Myrtle was a member of Derbyshire Baptist Church and retired from the Roanoke, Va. office of Verizon as a drafting clerk. She was a faithful Christian, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 7, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 8 at 2 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 or Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
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January 19, 2013
Jack Smith
Herb and family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. I met Myrtle when we all worked in Roanoke. What a nice lady she was. May she rest in peace.
January 15, 2013
Henry & Rosetta Howard
Dear Herbert,Faye,Carol and all the family. Henry and I are deeply sad to hear of your loss. Myrtle was my very dear friend and co worker at Verizon in Roanoke. I have great memories of our times there and our visits to see Myrtle and Herbert at their home in Richmond. Myrtle will be deeply missed by us. May God be with you all during this time. Know the grandchildren will have great memories of their grandmother. We are here for you if you ever need us. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In loving friendship and sympathy, Rosetta and Henry Howard
January 7, 2013
Jerry Weaks
Thinking of you today.
January 7, 2013
Carol, my condolences to you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Maria Alarcon
January 7, 2013
Macon, Caren, Anne, Meredith Sizemore
We are deeply sorrowed at the death of Mrs. Griffin. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We were always impressed with the strong bonds and support within the extended Griffin family and know her love was a keystone in those relationships. Peace be with you.
January 6, 2013
Lisa Wyatt
I had the privilege of meeting Mrs Griffin some years ago.She was a client at the beauty shop I work in, even though she was struggling with Alzheimer's, she was a beautiful woman inside & out. It was obvious she was so very loved by her family. I'll never forget Andrew telling me about his grandparents, where they lived, worked and about their lives. I was struck by the details he shared and how much he loved and admired them....what a legacy Myrtle &. Herbert have given their family! I've been blessed to know you all and am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to a wonderful caring family. You are the epitome of what a family should be! Good job Herbert, Carolyn, Bob &. Andrew,Philip & Faye
May God grant you comfort & peace. Love you
January 6, 2013
Rob Richardson
Myrtle was a wonderful woman. Our hearts go out to Wilson, Faye, Carol, and their families, especially now with her passing. Love, Rob and Shirl Richardson
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