Joann Griffith's Obituary
Joann Griffith, 86, of Casey, IL, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her home. She was born on October 21, 1927 in Oakland, MD, the daughter of Joy Clement Griffith and Ethel Mae Beckman Griffith. Survivors include her nephew, Montie Chapman of Naperville, IL; great nephews, Dustin Chapman of Madison, MS and Preston Chapman of Collierville, TN; and great niece Bethany Chapman of Tuscaloosa, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, special friend, Donald Elliott, sister, Eloise Chapman, and nephew, Dennis Chapman. Joann attended the Trinity Lutheran Church in Casey, IL. She had worked as a teller for the Casey National Bank for many years. She had previously worked for Jones Insurance Agency and Edgar County Savings and Loan. Joann enjoyed flowers and traveling. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Emrich officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Hazel Dell Cemetery, Hazel Dell, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to SPIFF (Scott's Pay It Forward Foundation), 508 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. At her request a memorial service will be held at later date. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, December 28, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 At her request a memorial service will be held at later date.
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