Helen Griffith

Helen Sophia Griffith, 92, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009, at Heartland of Bellefontaine. She was born November 17, 1916, in Shelby County Ohio, to the late George and Emma (Klopfenstein) Mann.

On September 15, 1936, she married Charles H. Griffith in Botkins, Ohio, and he preceded her in death July 17, 1982. She was also preceded in death by a stillborn son and a sister, Lucille Oakley.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Griffith of Kenton, and Donald M. (Jean) Griffith of Bellefontaine, Ohio; a brother, Luther (Harriet) Mann of Jackson Center, Ohio; three grandchildren, Andrea (Cale) Jacobs of Huntsville, Ohio, Annetta (Doug) Chappell of Bellefontaine, and Mark Griffith of Orlando, Florida; and three great grandchildren, Alex & Clay Jacobs and Annika Chappell.

A homemaker and a farmer’s wife, Helen was a member of the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church and an honorary life member of the United Presbyterian Women. She served as the Memorial Secretary and also taught Sunday school. She was a 50 year member and Past Matron of Chapter # 312 Order of Eastern Star in Belle Center and then a member of Chapter # 459 Order of Eastern Star in Bellefontaine.

Visitation is Tuesday, August 4, 2009, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Belle Center Ohio, where Rev. Kathy Clark will conduct the funeral service beginning at 1:30 P.M. There will be an Order of Eastern Star service at 1:15 P.M. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church 202 E. Walnut St. Belle Center, OH 43310

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