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Joy Griffith Obituary

Joy Esther (Deverall) Griffith, 74, passed away at her home on February 11, 2008. She was born in Surrey, England on July 26, 1933 to parents, Gilbert and Esther Deverall. She was employed at JC Penney for the past 22 years. Her favorite pastimes were gardening, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling. She married Gerald Griffith on June 12, 1954. Joy is survived by her husband; her children and their spouses, Michaele Detamore, Paul and DeDe Griffith, Mark Griffith, Linda and Scott Ponzio, Steve and Luz Griffith, Maureen and Rick Briscoe, and Yvonne and Eric Jensen; ten grandchildren, Craig, Doug, Dustin, Jacque', Angela, Andrew, Nick, Alec, Michaela and Connor; and one great-grandchild, Kayla. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 331 Main Street. Burial will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 2:30PM at Staging Area B.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 17, 2008.

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don goodwin

November 6, 2017

a true lady I knew her from pennys and am proud to say she graced me with her friendship

Amber Osborn

February 21, 2008

Joy was my best friends grandmother. Although I did not see her a lot whenever I did see Joy and talked to her she was always so sweet and kind. She remembered me everytime she saw me. She will be greatly missed.

Jacqueline Fedele

February 21, 2008

Anyone that knew my grandma Joy was blessed. She meant the world to me and I know she is an angel watching over her family and friends. I will miss her deeply, and will always have her in my heart. It is still hard to beleive that one of the most wonderful people that has walked the earth is gone, but I am so grateful that I had the honor of having her as my grandmother. She was one of my bestfriends and she touched my life in many ways that make me who I am today. I will miss her hugs, her contageous laugh and her smell of White Diamonds perfume. I love you so much grandma and I miss you.

Toni Harmon

February 18, 2008

I enjoyed working with Joy at Penneys. She always had a smile and a friendly word. She was a neat woman and will be missed.

Suzanne Lucas

February 18, 2008

It is truly a sad day when someone with a heart and soul like Joy Griffith has left us for the angels. Joy was one of the mothers on our street, when we were growing up, that helped to raise all of us. She will always be apart of the memory of my childhood.

Alannah Gardner

February 17, 2008

Joy I am deeply sadden by your passing. Too soon my friend. Be at peace. You will be miss at work.
Love Alannah

John/Svetlana Turberville

February 17, 2008

Our deepest condolences to your family.

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