Griffith, Marjorie A.

Griffith, MarjorieMarjorie A. Griffith, 88, of Galesburg, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home.

She was born May 31, 1927 in Galesburg, the daughter of Hjalmer and Edith (Josefson) Swanson. She married Robert Griffith on September 5, 1947 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1999.

She is survived by two sons, David (and Roger Pilley) Griffith of Indian Wells, California and Tom Griffith of Galesburg; a daughter-in-law, Coni Griffith of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Heather Holmes, Dominique Griffith, Danielle (and Denise Ireton) Griffith, Donovan (and Claire) Griffith, and Lydia Griffith; and two great grandsons, Brett Holmes and Jameson Hickman. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Jim Griffith on December 9, 2013.

Marjorie was a homemaker who spent a majority of her time supporting her children and grandchildren. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, the Ladies Circle of the church, and the Galesburg Women’s Club. Marjorie was a 1945 graduate of Galesburg High School.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Pamela Marolla officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church or Harbor Light Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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