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1930 - 2006
Funeral services for Melba Lee Rice Griffin, 75, of Warren will be 2:00 pm Friday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following in Jordan Cemetery in Honey Island. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Griffin died October 10, 2006 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Groveton, Mrs. Griffin was a long time resident of Warren. She was a member of Jesus Name UPC in Warren and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband T. C. Griffin and daughter Melba Jean Parker. Survivors include her sons, Thomas Griffin and wife Dessie of Honey Island, Tony Griffin of Longville, LA and Kevin Griffin and wife Tabitha of Warren; daughters Estelita Wright and husband John of Daisetta and Robin Fann of Warren; son-in-law James Parker and wife Cindy of Hillister; brother Rodney Rice of Mandeville, LA; sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
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There are currently 2 condolences.
Kimberly Hargraves
Sunday July 4, 2021 at
12:26 PM
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Sister Griffin was my Sunday school teecher for many years at FUPC in Kountze, Tx, under Rev. Melvin Spears. I learned so much from her. Not only was she a great teacher, but a great Christian, as well. She lived the life, she walked the walk, she talked the talk. She positively lived what she believed. She became much like a mother to me, and I miss her to this day. I loved this lady dearly, and I will remember her til the day I die. I only hope that one day I will make Heaven and see her again. Sister Griffin never judged anyone. She left that to God. She only tried to do her part to win souls, not only witnessing and teaching, but she was the great example of a Christian. She was my best friend and confidant. Most of my best memories are of going to church and being in her Sunday school class. She also has a wonderful family of which follow in her footsteps, howbeit though to my personal bias, I just don’t think any of them walk the tight rope as she had, other than her daughter, Sis. Melba Jean, whom I also have great respect for. Sis. Melba Jean went to meet our Heavenly Father prior, and I know she had welcoming arms to her mother and a great celebration of unity. I wish I could go back in time to those wonderful days long past, but we all must carry on until it is also our time to depart. God grants me such beautiful memories! I want the family to know my heart broke at her passing, and I send them each and every one my condolences. It has been a wonderful thing to me to have felt a part of this family, for we had many years together as a church family. May God bless and keep you all. I pray not a one of you stray from the faith, but be strong til the end. One day, we shall all be together in heaven if we continue in the righteous path. And what a glorious day that will be!
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Mike M. Griffin
Wednesday October 11, 2006 at
7:50 PM
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Mike Griffin
Fort Worth, TX
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