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Obituary For Mildred Lee Ware Griffin
MRS. MILDRED LEE WARE GRIFFIN - Age 93, of LaFayette, Georgia passed away on Sunday April 19, 2026. She was retired from Roper Corp. After many years, she was a member and Mother of Prospect Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the Senior choir. She was married to the late John Griffin for sixty-four years and three children was born to this union.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Deumphrey Ware; daughter, Treava Genell Watkins,; granddaughter, Gerea Ludy: sisters, Katherine Loveless, Betty Middlebrook, Jessie Mae Jackson; brothers, Thomas Ware James Ware. and Henry Lewis Ware.
She found joy in putting puzzles together, spending time with family and attending the Walker County Senior Center where she worked after retirement.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Gloria Yuvette (Chevette) Suttle of Atlanta, Georgia; son, Henry Griffin of LaFayette; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sisters, Nella Bell, of Lafayette, and Linda Lacks of New York, NY; sister-in-law, Lillie Griffin, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 194 Prospect Church Rd, LaFayette, GA 30728, with Rev. Lopez Ludy, Eulogist and Pastor Scott Copeland, Presider. The family will receive extended family and friends on Saturday from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment; LaFayette Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Add A CondolenceTo the Griffin Family, may you find peace and comfort in God's promises at Revelation 21:3-5 and Acts 24:15. My heartfelt prayers are with your family as you adjust to your changed circumstances, being without your precious Mildred. Sincerely, Ms. Betty A. Dixon
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Praying for Comfort and Strength on the passing of Mrs. Mildred she was a Sweet lady always smiling. Hold on to God's Unchanging Hands Family.
Ms. Mildred was a sweet and kind person filled with God's love. She made us feel like family the very first time we met and it never changed. My family send our sincere condolences to Yuvette and family. God Bless! Vic, Delena and Sean
My Sincere Condolences to the Family. Aunt Mildred was the Epitome of Class ,Grace and Elegance. And that Spirit will Always Be with Us, that's Love ❤️ Sincerely, Helen Jackson Madden and Ronald Jackson Madden
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The Wheeler and Dallas family would like to offer their deepest condolences and prayers
May the.peace that passes all understanding be yours today and always May GOD'S peace be with you until you meet again.Marvin L Henderson Ravenna OH
So sorry for your loss will be praying for the family
We are so sorry for your loss and angel she is and now she has her wings.Prayers to you and your family.
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