Romelia M. "Millie" Griffy
Romelia M. "Millie" Griffy, 95 of Tipton died at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1920 in Elwood, Indiana to Modestino & Ripalta (Lucio) Bonito. On November 14, 1942 she married Robert A. Griffy and he preceded her in death on February 27, 2002.
Romelia worked with her husband at the pharmacy they owned, Griffy Rexall Pharmacy from 1975 – 1985. She enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Romelia is survived by a daughter, Saundra Thompson and husband Jack, Gainesville, Florida; a son, Thomas Griffy and wife Lisa, Frankfort, Indiana; four grandchildren, Michael T. Griffy, Stephen C. Griffy, David A. Griffy, and Elizabeth M. Griffy; three great-grandchildren, Kaleb M. Griffy, Roman I. Griffy, and Isla B. Griffy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; a son, John Griffy; two brothers, Antonio Bonito and Chauncy Bonito.
Romelia's funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Entombment will follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum, Tipton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions in Romelia's honor may be made to either Great Lakes Hospice, 3115 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana, 46902 or the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278.
So sorry to read of the loss of your mother. I had a short conversation with her shortly after my dad (Bill Griffy) died in 2013. She seemed like a lovely lady. I have often wondered about my Griffy cousins and would love to connect. I am redoing a book on the Flanagan family history that dad and cousin Pauliena LaFuze wrote in 1988 and am wondering if any of you are interested in it. I moved to Ohio to be with my daughter and granddaughter shortly after dad died. Enjoying returning to my roots.
I’m so sorry about your mother passing, I am only 4 years late.