Dena D. Smith Griffith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dena D. Smith Griffith, age 75 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Monongalia General Hospital at Morgantown, WV. She was born May 3, 1941 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Phil and Georgia Smith. On July 5, 1960 she was united in marriage to Donald C. Griffith who preceded her in death March 6, 2016. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage. Surviving is one daughter, Marsha Lea Griffith of Beverly, one sister, Patty Crissman and husband Jay and one brother, Jim Smith and wife Luwana, all of Elkins, many nieces and nephews, and several special friends. She made her home in Lorain OH for 37 years until moving back to Elkins in 1997. She loved decorating and kept her home beautiful as well as her church until she had to give it up for medical reasons. She owned D&D Ceramics in Lorain, OH and worked at Abbots Cards and Gifts in Amherst, OH where she loved making beautiful displays. She also loved to read. She was a member of the Amherst Church of the Nazarene where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. For the past 19 years she has been a member of the Elkins Church of the Nazarene where she also served as a Sunday School Teacher. She loved her kids, as she always referred to them, and never missed a Sunday without making sure she had a snack for them at the end of class. She was also a member of the church choir. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 27th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Mrs. Griffith’s request for cremation was honored. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Elkins Memorial Gardens with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkins Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 50, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Mrs. Griffith. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Dena D. Smith Griffith. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com

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Dena D. Smith Griffith

May 3, 1941 - August 23, 2016