of Tilly, AR
June 14, 1955 - April 12, 2023
Judy Lynn Griffin, age 67, of Tilly, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. She was born in Marshall, Arkansas on June 14th, 1955 to Thaddus J. Stephenson and Morene Ward.
Judy graduated from UACCM with a degree in Horticulture. She was an avid gardener and liked to spend time working in her greenhouse. Judy was a woman of many talents including, painting, sewing, crocheting and quilting. She was a true homemaker at heart. She loved chasing after her little weenie dog, Diweenie. Family was the most important part of her life and time spent with them gave her much joy.
Survivors include her children, Todd Griffin (Priscilla) of Fayetteville, Brandon Griffin of Shady Grove, Shelley Brown (Allen) of Tilly and Jessica Tillotson (Chris) of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren, Destiny Griffin, Jordan Tillotson, Audrey Tillotson, Kyle Brown, Jacob Brown, Easton Griffin, Garrett Griffin, Saylor Griffin and Everett Griffin; one great-grandchild, Lopaka Strong Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members who will also mourn her passing.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Thaddus Stephenson and Morene Ward; her husband, Billy Rex Griffin, who passed away in 2016 and her brother, Ronnie Ward.
Funeral services for Judy will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be private.
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47 Condolence(s)
J.T. & Alice Lawrence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Keep y’all in our prayers. We loved Judy and will truly miss her!
Larry & Beth Cruzen
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Thinking of you during this time of loss. I remember visiting with your mom all day at a youth hunt. She was so easy to talk to & taught me a lot in a short amount of time. She was a dandy, thank you for sharing her with me!
Love you guys!
Randy and Penny Crumley
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Brandon and Shelley, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet person. She loved and treated our daughter like she was one of her own, we appreciated that so much. Love, hugs and prayers.
LeAnn Ford
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special person. I'll always remember the smile she always had on her face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Smith
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Judy's passing. I went to school with her, and I remember her as a really sweet girl. I have not seen her in years, but I know she grew up to be a really sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tonya Noce
Monday, April 17, 2023
Todd, Shelly, Jess and Brandon, We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Judy! Your Mom was such a sweetheart, I loved so much to hear her and Uncle Billy sing together! Hope it brings comfort knowing they are together again! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! She will be greatly missed! Love you all!
Tonya Noce and Family
Barbara Henderson
Monday, April 17, 2023
I was very sorry when I heard you had lost Judy. Taken way too soon. Many fond memories
My sincerest condolences.
Shirley J. Gray
Sunday, April 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Judy was a very sweet and beautiful lady.
Dewayne and Dena Tumbleson
Sunday, April 16, 2023
So sorry to hear about Judy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruce and Shannon Deckard
Sunday, April 16, 2023
She was like a second mom to Bruce. As I was transplanting tomato seedlings this'll morning she was on my mind. We re so sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind Love & Prayers
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.†h. Keller
Tommy & Charlotte Jolly
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Brandon, Jessie, Shelley and Billy Todd so very sorry to hear about your mom. We loved your mom and dad. Enjoyed having kids around the same age. Love you all ♥ï¸.
Nancy Jones
Saturday, April 15, 2023
My deepest condolences. Prayers for the family.
Angela Rice ( Duncan)
Saturday, April 15, 2023
My thoughts are with you. I love her and will miss her.
Wrenita Abbott
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Destiny and Todd, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and the rest of the family and friends will be in my prayers. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.
Joe and Melba Ward
Saturday, April 15, 2023
So sorry to hear about Judy. Prayers for all.
Dorothy Jackson
Saturday, April 15, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Judy’s passing. The family has my deepest sympathy. Judy was such a sweet person and I’ll always remember the ball games we attended when our kids were in school. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Karen Lynn Hutcherson
Friday, April 14, 2023
Kids I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet person. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mildred Tumbleson Allen
Friday, April 14, 2023
B. Todd, Shelley, Brandon and Jessie, my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. It saddens me very much to hear of this. Judy was a great lady and always with a smile. I'll always remember the good times I had at your parents home. God Bless.
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Friday, April 14, 2023
Bill todd and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Judy was such an amazing person. We love you all
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Friday, April 14, 2023
I very sorry for your loss
CHARLA K RAGLAND
Friday, April 14, 2023
Sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to all her family!
Julie (Davis) Flynn
Friday, April 14, 2023
So saddened to hear the news. My sincere condolences to you all. Sending prayers & hugs from KY through this difficult time. Wish I lived closer to see you all.
Jim and Jackye Adams
Friday, April 14, 2023
We are so very sorry for you loss. Our love and prayers for all your family
Faye Preddy
Friday, April 14, 2023
Oh kids,I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing.She was a wonderful person and always smiling.May God give you all peace and comfort as only He can.My thoughts,prayers and love are with you.â¤ï¸
Wanda Mcnabb
Friday, April 14, 2023
My dear nephews and nieces I was so sorry to hear about Judy passing away She was a precious sister in law and a good friend we had some good times together she used to get my crossword puzzles and write all kind of words in them love her and love you kids prayers for you
Barb Ragland and Nancy Bennett
Friday, April 14, 2023
We are so sorry to hear the news about your sweet Mom. She was a good lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. We are praying for you all.
Love,
Barb and Nancy
Cheryl Moore
Friday, April 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family ðŸ™.
Amanda Smyth
Friday, April 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss my thoughts, prayers and love will be with you all.
Sandy Griffin Kizziar
Friday, April 14, 2023
I am so sorry. Aunt Judy was so special to me. Prayers of peace and comfort to her family. Love you cousins.
Vickie Lucas
Friday, April 14, 2023
OMG, so devastated by this news. I am so sorry for your loss. Last time I talked to your mom, she bragged about all her kids, grandkids & said she’d love to get out here to see me. Hugs to all of you, prayers of comfort, she will be missed by all of us.
Vicki Lewis
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
Sheila Payne
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear about your mama. She made a great impact on my childhood, I will never forget her. I pray for peace for your entire family.
Jimmy Barnes
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences.
Sami Kelley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She always had a smile no matter where I saw her. Prayers for each of you.
Toni Graham Cowlea
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with u and the family at this time.
Karen E. Lawson
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Todd, Shelley, Jessie and Brandon, oh, how sad and sorrowful I was to earn of your mother's passing. Judy was a good neighbor and friend. We had some good visits with good coffee back in the days. I remember all of you kids and Sarah and Daniel squeezing in that little Ford Tempo and me dropping you off at school in Leslie. Judy and I both likied plants and fishing. Your mom always treated my kids like her own kids. Prayers for each of you, may your mother rest in peace.
Brenda Lee
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I always enjoyed being around Billy and Judy when you were all in school and we were going to all the ballgames and school activities. I always thought of Judy as a good friend of mine. God bless each of you during this difficult time.
Roger Massey
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Prayers for the family.
Kay and John Branscum
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet lady. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Smyth
Thursday, April 13, 2023
This is such a shock to me. I loved your mom and you kids! So sorry!!
Mike Harris
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with Judy and worked with Billy for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.
Shawna Bramlett-Waller
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Todd, Shelley, Jessey and Brandon~
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing... My thoughts are with you during this difficult time and I'm sending lots of hugs and prayers your way!!
Shawna Gail
Robin Mays
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Treat
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Todd, Shelley, Jessy, and Brandon: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Sending prayers of peace and comfort for you all.
Shadenna Scott
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am completely heartbroken and so sorry for your loss. Judy was such a precious woman. Praying for all of you. Love you all so much â¤ï¸
Deniece Sikes
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Kids, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Judy like a sister even though we haven't been close in many years, I still loved her. My heart breaks for you kids because I love you too and I know how it feels to loose someone you love. Just remember the resurrection that Jesus spoke of.
Debbie Ward Penny
Thursday, April 13, 2023
This just breaks my heart. I haven't seen Judy in a long time. When I was younger Judy was always a cousin I thought was so pretty and smart. I know she will greatly be missed. Please know you are all in thoughts and prayers for comfort