Janie Griffith Herrin, Illinois Obituary

Janie Griffith

Emma Jane Griffith, 87, of Energy, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin. Janie was a homemaker. She also worked at Norge in Herrin and Tuck Tape in Carbondale. Janie was born May 6, 1933 in Hafer, IL to Ed and Nellie (Stewart) Taylor. Janie married Lavern Griffith at the First Baptist Church in Energy on September 8, 1951. He survives her in Energy. She is also survived by her 2 daughters and son-in-law, Cindy & Bill Sizemore of Herrin and Crista Kosco of Herrin; 5 granddaughters, Lindsay Sizemore, Amanda & Kody Chamness, Lori Sizemore, Kelley Kosco, and Amy & Scott Shapkoff; 6 great grandchildren with one on the way; 1 great-great grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, James Griffith; parents; 3 brothers, Robert, William, and Jim; 4 sisters, Esther, Vivian, Hazel, and Zena. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor Gene Crain officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hurricane Cemetery in Carterville.
May 6, 1933 - July 13, 202005/06/193307/13/2020
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Jessie Campbell
July 15, 2020
Always loved seeing Laverne and Janie at the Gospel Jams - precious couple!!!! Deepest sympathy to all who loved her! Jessie Campbell
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July 15, 2020
Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories. Prayers for you all.
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John Rutherford
July 14, 2020
With deepest sympathy,
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Christie Wickham
July 14, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for all.
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Mike Smith
July 14, 2020
A great neighbor and friend for over 40 years... She will be dearly missed by many... May God Bless this Family...🙏🏻
Wanda Leffingwell
July 14, 2020
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Joyce and Bob Wallace
July 13, 2020
May time and the love of God bring you peace.
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