Obituaries

March 23, 1932 to August 30, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Betty Jean Griffey, 84, of Apache Junction, Ariz., (formerly of Medaryville), passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, .at Melody Care Home in Apache Junction.

She was born March 23, 1932 in Rensselaer, to the late Otis G. and Gladys L. ElliotHershman. She married Homer Wayne Griffey on May 4, 1952 in Wheatfield. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2007.

Survivors include: 
Mark (Virginia) Griffey, Gold Canyon, AZ Son 
Thomas (Lori) Griffey, Lafayette, Son 
Cathy (Randall Witt) Martin, Rensselaer, Daughter 
Sharon (Keith) Holbert, Louisville, KY Daughter 
12 Grandchildren 
10 Great grandchildren 
Carol (Herb) Stevens, Lafayette, Sister 
John Hershman, Madison, WI, Brother 
Kenneth (Coralie) Hershman, Indiana, PA 
Brother Richard (Sandy) Hershman, Wheatfield, Brother 
Several Nieces, Nephews and extended family members

Preceded in death by: 
Virginia Roswarski, Sister 
Ruth Lund, Sister 
Robert Hershman, Brother 

Mrs. Griffey was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and was a previous member of the Hebron Christian Church where she played piano during Sunday morning services for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a proud homemaker. She enjoyed her chocolates, crossword puzzles, and watching game shows on TV. Her family will forever miss her homemade chicken-and-noodles, one armed hugs, beautiful smile, gentle demeanor, positive attitude, selfless soul, and love for her family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Sept. 3, at Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon, at the church. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.

Memorial donations may be given to the family to share with the staff who took care of Betty at Melody Care Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.