of Jonesboro, AR
February 26, 1948 - November 3, 2024
Mary Jane Griffith, aged 76, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born February 26, 1948 in Greenville, TN to Emory and Thelma Cutshall Bullman. Mary worked as a seamstress. She attended Highland Drive Baptist Church and loved reading, gardening, cooking and most of all, taking care of her grandbabies.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Dennis Nelson Griffith and sisters, Rosalea Griffon, Dora McDevitt and Frances Hickman.
Those left behind to cherish Mary's memory include four daughters, Angela (Larry) Barton, Tamela (Maynard) Hyland, Denise Hight and Stephanie (Deborah) Rogers; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Bullman and a sister, Malinda Jo McDevitt-Foster.
A memorial service will be 1 pm on November 7, 2024 at the Highland Drive Baptist Church with burial to follow at a later date at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS, with Pastor Johnny Hutchison officiating.
Arrangements announced by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro, AR.
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11 Condolence(s)
JENNY METCALF
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm praying for strength. God bless.
Andy & Janet McDevitt
Monday, November 4, 2024
We love you guys and we will be praying for you. We will always cherish our memories together, whether it was going to the Chicago zoo or camping at Lake Chevyville. We will miss hearing Aunt Mary's laugh. It will always be precious to me that she got to attend church with us.
Love,
Andy and Janet
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Alma Lalicker
Monday, November 4, 2024
Condolences to families and friends.
We shared a lot of good memories.
My heart is sad that I couldn’t be there
to see you. I loved you like a sister.
Peace be with you. Alma
Alma Lalicker
Monday, November 4, 2024
Condolences to families , friends .
Remembering all the great times we had together. I loved you like a sister and sorry that I couldn’t be with you.
Peace be with you
Roberta Stacy Socha
Monday, November 4, 2024
Sending love and Prayers to all of my family. Aunt Mary was much loved and will be deeply missed.
Tommy Mcdevitt and Family
Monday, November 4, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss,sending love and prayers for peace and comfort in you and your families time of need,we will always remember her sweet smile
Lois Branson
Monday, November 4, 2024
My heart hurts , with yours. She was a strong loving person! Love and prayers to you all. She was my favorite aunt.l remember her in her teenage years. She loved to dance and the New York Yankees . I was always able to talk to her about anything .. Love and prayers to you all.
Rebecca Bullman Cabe
Monday, November 4, 2024
Lots of prayers and love for your family in this moment
Charlie & Cloris Bullman
Monday, November 4, 2024
We love you Mary and will miss you so much until we see you again.
Tony mcdevitt
Monday, November 4, 2024
Praying for you all love you all an think at this love Tony MCDEVITT
Carl & Cheryl Griffith
Monday, November 4, 2024
Prayers & thought go to all our family we are thinking about you & your loss & our loss . We loved Mary . Cheryl & Joe Griffith