Marie Griffin
(1934 - 2009)

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General Details

Name:	Mrs Marie Griffin
Maiden Name:	Tucker
Gender:	Female
Age:	74 years old
Lived:	Tuesday, 30 October 1934 - Sunday, 20 September 2009

My Story

A Woman of Many Hats

Born, Marie Tucker Griffin on Tuesday, October 30, 1934 to the late Mr. David “Baby” Tucker Sr. and Daphne “Mama” Walker-Tucker. After a long battle with cancer God called our Mother home on September 20, 2009. For years she fought this ugly disease. Mother was a strong woman, a business woman, a church leader and organizer. No matter what she did she expected her children to love and support each other no matter what;

Baptized at the age of thirteen, August 24, 1947, by the late Rev. J.A. Pierre at Good Faith Baptist Church in Lettsworth, Louisiana, where she received her secondary education. She graduated from Rosewald High in New Roads, Louisiana. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.;

Wife to the love of her life, Charles Lee Griffin of Lettsworth, Louisiana. They resided in New Orleans. To this union four children were born;

Mother, She leaves to rejoice in her memory, to mourn her loss and celebrate her life a dedicated and devoted husband Charles Lee Griffin; her children, one son, Marty (Yulonda) Griffin of Harvey, Louisiana, three daughters Lori (Franklin Sr.) Burke of Hammond, Louisiana, Sarah Griffin Brown of Lithonia, Georgia and Charlotte Griffin (Emanuel Jr.)Jenkins of New Orleans;

Grandmother, of five grand children Franklin Allen (Kimberly) Burke, Jr., of Violet, Louisiana, Trenise (Lloyd) Brown of Houston, Texas, Damara Malbrue (Adrienne) Blue, LaKeisha Burke, Marti’ Marie Griffin of New Orleans, Louisiana;

Great-Grandmother , of five great-grand children, Hope, Faith and Franklin Allen Burke, III, of Violet, Louisiana, William Dezara, III, Armari Janai’ Blue of New Orleans, Louisiana;

Daughter, She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Evelyn Williams, her brother Freddie Tucker, a niece Brenda Smith, a special sister-in law Emily Crocklin Griffin and a nephew Frederick Tucker;
Sister, of three sisters, Idella (Ed) Williams, Shirley Taylor and Arlene (Leroy) Wells of Innis, Louisiana; two brothers, David (Marguerite) Tucker, Curtis (Joyce) Tucker Sr., of Houston, Texas; One brother-in-law John Willie Griffin of Houston, Texas, five sister-in-laws Glenda (Freddie) Ward of Baton Rouge, Brenan Reedy, Florence (Carlton) Williams of New Roads, Louisiana, Wanda (Datis Sr.) Christophe of Mansura, Louisiana, Jacqueline (George) Thrasher of Lettsworth, Louisiana;

Niece, of two Aunts Lirina and Alzetta, and one Uncle Willie Walker of Innis, Louisiana; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends;

Servant, After relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana she join St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A. D. Warrick. She later moved her membership to Greater St. Rose Missionary Baptist Church in 1965, where the late Dr. Noily Paul Sr. served as Pastor. During this time she was a member of the usher ministry, willing workers, Sunday school, and youth department leader. God elevated her to Trustee, under the leadership of Rev Noily Paul Jr. She was also a member of Chapter #2 O.E.S. Mother was very active in the community in New Orleans and a member of the E.J. Morris Senior Center. She not only attended and supported the center, she volunteered and taught classes to other seniors at the center. Mother was very creative, and whatever she was involved she put fort her best effort. In 2005, due to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, she returned to Batchelor Louisiana, and became a member of Good Faith Baptist Church. A visionary and fervent servant, she was always seeking ways to improve, increase and uplift, God’s church. She immediately began serving and organizing activities for the youth and members of Good Faith Baptist Church, until she became ill and could no longer serve. Mother always loved her church. She found so much peace when she studied God’s word, and worshipped as she sung His praises.

“A woman of character and virtue; a TRUE woman of God”

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From: ldanjackson

On behalf of Bishop Simon Gordon and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Midwest Region, we send our condolence...

From: Parries

We are praying for you and your family doing these trying times. Know we love you and we are here for you guys… Be ...

From: BishopHouseJr

Dear Griffin Family, During your time of grief know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Rejoice in your ...

From: roxyrock01

May you continue to cherish and praise the Lord for the vessel He used to bring a God fearing, successful family into...

From: LeDoux

May your family and friends be comforted by your twinkling eyes as shown in all the stars that shine down from the he...

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Our sincerest condolences to the family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. The Louisiana Northeastern Berith D...

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My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family in this time of your bereavement. Please know tha...

From: Yulonda

A family that prays together will stay together. Momma Marie is in a better place; she has gone to glory. We will c...

Biography

Fathers Name:	David Tucker
Mothers Name:	Delphine Tucker
Spouse's Name:	Charles Lee Griffin
Children's Names:	Marty Jerome Griffin, Lori Ann Burke, Sarah Griffin Brown, Charlotte Griffin Jenkins
Siblings Names:	Evelyn Williams, Freddie Tucker, Idella Williams, Shirley Taylor, Irlene Wells, David Tucker, Curtis Tucker
Country of Birth:	USA
Country of Residence:	USA
City of Residence:	Innis
Occupation:	Community
Marital Status:	Married
Religion:	Born Again Christian

Interests

Passing

Place of Passing:	Daughter's Home
Date of Passing:	20 September 2009
Cause of Passing:	Cancer
Type of Funeral:	Church
Place of Burial:	Batchelor, Louisiana
Funeral Director:	Verrett Hope Funeral Home
Funeral Location:	St Mary's B.C., 9067 Louisiana Highway 1, Lettsworth, LA 70753, 12 Noon
Funeral Date:	26 September 2009