Memorial Trees
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Chris, Sarah, Liam & Alaina Gardner
May 15, 2026
Memorial trees planted for:
Betty Butler Griffin
<p>Betty Butler Griffin, 86, of Withams, wife of the late Master Trooper Reavis Howard Griffin, passed away on May 12, 2026 in Salisbury, MD.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on November 9, 1939 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Marion Holmes Butler and Mildred Cooper Butler. Betty was a caring and loving homemaker, always cooking, baking and taking care of her beloved family. She enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors and had a good sense of humor. She will be missed for her pleasant personality and love for those around her.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty is survived by her children, Janet Griffin McKeon, and her husband, Timothy J. McKeon; Kevin H. Griffin and his wife, Dawn Lynn Sparrow, and Carol Griffin Rice, and her husband, Chris Rice; grandchildren: CJ Rice, Jr.(Brittany), Sean McKeon, Kelly Rice (Andrea), Alexis McKeon, Josh Griffin, Noah Sparrow and Morgan Sparrow; and four great-grandchildren: Gracie, Rayna, Dixie and Brynlee Rice. She also has several nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Whitley, Joyce Lee Gardner and Melvin H. Butler.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to thank the staff in the ICU/PCU at Tidal Health in Salisbury for the excellent care and for all of the long term care she was given at Hartley Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.</p><p><br></p><p>A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm from Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley with Pastor John Cullop officiating. Interment will follow at the Downings Cemetery in Oak Hall, VA.</p><p><br></p><p>The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 12-1PM at the funeral home.</p><p><br></p><p>Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, 23379 Commerce Drive, Accomac, VA 23301.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley, VA.</p><p><br></p>November 9, 1939 - May 12, 202611/09/193905/12/2026
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