of Snowball, AR
January 30, 1937 - March 17, 2022
Mildred Lavina Griffin, age 85 of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, March 17th, 2022 at her home. She was born in Dongola, Arkansas on January 30th, 1937 to Audy Rea and Frankie Elizabeth Yancey Rea.
Lavina worked for 33 years as a school bus driver for Searcy County School District. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Survivors include her son, William "Bill" Griffin and wife Theresa of Snowball; daughter-in-law, Helen Griffin of Snowball; grandchildren, Bradley Griffin (Jenie), Brian Griffin, Amanda Griffin, Alan Conway, Nika Griffin and Elora Rogers; great-grandchildren, Jaxie Griffin, Dimitri Rogers, Ashleigh Griffin, Haleigh Griffin, Abigail Conway and Evelyn Conway; one brother, Joe Rea and wife Kathy of Snowball; sister-in-law, Thelma Rea of Dongola; and many extended family, church family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Lavina is preceded in death by her parents, Audy and Frankie Rea; her husband Tilmon John Griffin who passed away in 2007; two sons, Tilmon Wayne Griffin and James Wayland Griffin; brothers, R.C. Rea, Leon Rea and infant brother, Audy Wayne Rea.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Lavina and Tilmon were our neighbors for the first 18 years of my life, but I really got to know her more while riding the school bus as she drove the route between Snowball and school. She was quite an amazing lady and really didn’t miss anything in her little mirror. I always liked her. Condolences to the Griffins and Rea families.
So sorry to hear the sad news of this sweet lady passing. Prayers
So sorry. HUGS to your family. Love Cathy, Danielle and Jace
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers for comfort.
So sorry to hear about Lavina passing. She always had a smile and a kind word to share. She will missed by all who knew her. Praying for peace and comfort to her family during this time of sadness.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Very sorry for your loss. Lavina and Tilmon were good friends of mine
Wonderful lady. I remember riding her bus
I am very sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy to all the family. I always enjoyed talking to Lavinia when I delivered propane to her for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Lavina was a VERY special lady/friend, I really enjoyed working with her. Lavina was so very proud of her sons and family. Prayers goes out to All the family.