Connie Kate Griffin
A Memorial service for Connie Kate (Merriman) Griffin, a/k/a Mimi, 60, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2012, at Curry Street church of Christ.
Mrs. Griffin died at 7:34 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012, at her home. She was born February 13, 1952, at Pikeville, Tennessee, to Mitchell Virgil and Mary Kate Stone Merriman. On December 31, 1971, she was married at Grosse Point, Michigan to Randall Griffin. Connie grew up in Detroit, Michigan where she graduated from Jared W. Finney High School. She graduated from Harding College with a B.A. degree and from Missouri University, with a Master’s degree. She taught and retired from the West Plains Elementary Schools. She attended the Curry Street church of Christ congregation.
Connie is survived by her husband, Randall Griffin, of the family home; two children, Jonathan Griffin, wife, Amy, White House, Tennessee and Jamie Barber, husband, Chris, Memphis, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Ella, Jude and Gabe Griffin, Kingston and Camden Barber; one sister, Kathy Bryant, Knoxville, Tennessee; two brothers, Mike Merriman, wife, Sherry, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Mark Merriman, wife, Amy, Cranford, New Jersey; one sister-in-law, Judy Merriman, Smithville, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Doyle Prestridge, Troy, Michigan; two nieces, Lori Bryant and Olivia Merriman; four nephews, Donald Merriman, Chad Prestridge, Adam Prestridge and Noah Merriman; and one great-niece, Elizabeth Prestridge.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Linda & Ron Hayes
June 5, 2012 @ 11:41 am
I am deeply saddened at the loss of Connie. She was an awesome person, always positive, and always with a smile. I admired and respected her a great deal. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to her family.
Linda & Ron Hayes
Mel Lowe
June 5, 2012 @ 2:37 pm
Dear Randy and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Connie’s death. I am sorry to have not seen all of you in such a long time. My condolences to you, Jonathan, Jamie and all the grandchildren. Connie was alway such a joy to be around. It seems like yesterday but yet so long ago when I met her in Michigan and then got to meet you Randy in Arkansas. It was always a pleasure to go camping and hiking and trips to Missouri and Indiana with you.
I wish I could visit again with her but look forward to a long visit in heaven.
God bless all of you,
Mel
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Rick DeSlover & Jim Harper
June 5, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We just want you to know that we’re thinking of you and you and your family will continue to be in our prayers. We didn’t know your Mom personally but we thank her for the part of her that we do know, YOU. You are a dear friend and if there is anything we can do, please ask.
Jodie McKinney
June 5, 2012 @ 4:22 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Connie was a wonderful person /teacher and touched many childrens lives at the elementary school. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Richard and Barbara Fowler
June 5, 2012 @ 10:07 pm
Randy, we share your loss. Connie had a strength and peace that comes from our Father. We have admired you both for some time. Our time in West Plains and Harding will continue into eternity. Our prayers are with you.
Lois Koon
June 6, 2012 @ 8:56 am
Connie will be missed by all. She loved by all. She loved the Lord , Her family , and friends. She was a great Lady and teacher. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope poeple will come and stand by you now. and days to come to help you though this time of need.
Kyle Mahan
June 6, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
Once in a while someone special comes along, that just the thought of that person, their smile, their enthusiasm and determination for life and God brightens every one, that was blessed enough to know them, day and gives them strength. Connie was one of those special people.
Michael, Marta, McKenna and Kamarin May
June 8, 2012 @ 3:14 pm
There are no words that can help with this loss but I am praying now for God to give you peace and understanding during this time.
Scott, Kim & Zack May
June 14, 2012 @ 1:17 pm
We are very sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.