Lillian Marie Griffith
March 27, 1937 – May 8, 2019
Lillian Marie Griffith, 82, of Lothian passed away May 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1937 in Calvert County to Thomas Muriel and Lavinia (Beverly) Cochran. Lillian was raised on her family farm in Owings and graduated from Calvert High School in 1955. She married Earl Eugene Griffith on October 11, 1958 and they lived on their family farm in Lothian. Lillian was employed as district manager for Anne Arundel County Soil Conservation District, retiring in 2001 after 35 years of service. She was a member of Maryland Farm Bureau, and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as the youth choir director. After retiring, she served as supervisor on the Anne Arundel Soil Conservation Board of Directors. Lillian loved flower gardening and would spend hours gardening, weeding and perfecting her flowerbeds. She also enjoyed cooking, entertaining and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Earl Eugene “Sonny” Griffith on February 20, 2019 and her sister Leona Robertson. She is survived by her son Jeffrey W. Griffith and wife Chris of Lothian, grandchildren Kayla M. Griffith of Lothian and Jeffrey E. Griffith and wife Amber of Edgewater, sisters Alberta Williams of Owings and Lorraine Hutchins of Hawthorne, FL and sister-in-law Virginia Schmitt of Lothian.
Visitation
&
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
11:00 am
Contributions
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
Alzheimer’s Association
National Capital Area Chapter
8180 Greensboro Drive
Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102
Link:
https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=39209&mfc_pref=T&39209.donation=form1
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Aunt Lillian may you join your loving husband once again. Jeff was so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing our hearts are saddened. Our condolences to your family and anything we can do please we are not far away. You are in our hearts and prayers the Williams Family
Daryl Williams
Dear Jeff, Chris and Family,
Frank and I are so very sorry for your loss. We know you lost Mrs. Griffith long before God took her home…. but we also know the large hole that is left at her passing. We are out of town now, but will be home in time for her viewing.
Prayers for your aching hearts and peace in the knowledge of everlasting life!
Love, Susan and Frank Chaney
Dear Jeff, Chris, Kayla & all family, we loved Miss Lillian & dear Earl, both were such a wonderful part of our farming community here in South County. Rest easy, knowing they are together again, cherishing one another in God’s Kingdom. Love, Maurice & Carole Turner
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Aunt Lillian may you join your loving husband once again. Jeff was so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing our hearts are saddened. Our condolences to your family and anything we can do please we are not far away. You are in our hearts and prayers the Williams Family
Daryl Williams
Dear Jeff, Chris and Family,
Frank and I are so very sorry for your loss. We know you lost Mrs. Griffith long before God took her home…. but we also know the large hole that is left at her passing. We are out of town now, but will be home in time for her viewing.
Prayers for your aching hearts and peace in the knowledge of everlasting life!
Love, Susan and Frank Chaney
Dear Jeff, Chris, Kayla & all family, we loved Miss Lillian & dear Earl, both were such a wonderful part of our farming community here in South County. Rest easy, knowing they are together again, cherishing one another in God’s Kingdom. Love, Maurice & Carole Turner