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Shirley Joann Griffith

1935 - 2021

Shirley Joann Griffith obituary, 1935-2021, Akron, OH

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home - Ellet

547 Canton Road

Akron, Ohio

Shirley Griffith Obituary

) Shirley was 88 years old when she passed on April 2, 2021. She was born in Akron on August 31st, 1935 to the late James and Marietta Petush. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and many friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Donald, James, William, Larry, Nick; her sisters Rose, Dorothy, Louise; and her grandson David. Shirley had four children: Cindy, Jack Jr., Sherry, and Shelly; thirteen grandchildren: Carey, Michael, David, Tonya, Mandy, Trisha, Jack III, Suzanne, Steven, Joanne, Glenn, Dawn, and Robin. She also had thirty-eight great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 25, 2021.

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Sandy sloan

April 30, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Cheryl

April 26, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ron Orr

April 26, 2021

Shirley, will be missed by all of her Sister Rose Orrs Children - Ron, Harry Jr, Jimmy, Danny, Frank, Sharon, Sandy, & Cheryl.
Our Condolences to all of Shirley s Family.

Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home

April 25, 2021

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

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