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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gwendolyn Ann
Griffin
July 10, 1949 – October 26, 2024
Gwendolyn Ann Griffin
Age 75 Born July 10, 1949
was born in Hattiesburg MS
She was called home on Oct 26, 2024.
She was born to Annie Pearl Hinton and Clarence Hinton who proceeded her in death. Also proceeding
her in death was Lavern Edward Brown( Son), Yovanda Hall ( Sister) and lifetime friend Billy Green.
Ann moved to Joliet Illinois from Mississippi in 1962 and later moved to Kansas City Mo in 1969. She
started working at Peterson Manufacturing Company on March 28,1978 and retired in 2009 she was employed there for 31 years.
Ann loved hanging out with Family and Friends , shopping and traveling to many places, she loved to
cook and help people. She treated everyone like they were family and never met a stranger. Her
relaxing past time passion was drinking her beloved “Crown Royal” and getting you told with a few choice curse words.
She leaves to cherish her memory “Son” Terry Griffin ( Karen), “Daugther” Dorian Griffin,
Grand children: Marcus Bradford(Tiffany), Shavontae Jones,
Great Grand Children: Inez Easley, Ahvea Bradford, Khaleesi Bradford, Zyerra Payne, Destiny Hamilton
Ex husband and friend Lathan Griffin,
Sisters: Pamela Hinton( Joliet ,IL) Joslin West( Joliet,IL),Yolanda Moore(Myron) of NOLA, Brother: Brian Greg Hinton( Joliet IL)
Bonus Son: Dwayne Green(Arkansas),
Best Friends: Rose Wright, Judy Batterton, Francis McGee and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation
Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Floral Hills Cemetery
Starts at 1:30 pm
Repast
Gregory Hills Church of God
Starts at 2:00 pm
Visits: 4
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