Mary Agnes Griffin's Obituary
Big Rapids-Mary A. Griffin, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 31, 1934, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Sylvester and Mary (Menne) Toben, and graduated from McCooey High School in Hannibal, MO. Mary then earned her BS in Biology from Quincy College, and in 1959 she became licensed as a Registered Medical Technologist of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. On November 7, 1964, in Hannibal, she married Edward M. Griffin, and they moved to Big Rapids in 1967. She worked as a Medical Technologist in the laboratory at Mecosta County General Hospital for over 35 years, where she greatly enjoyed caring for the people in her community. Most recently, they had lived on Clear Lake. Mary was an active member of St. Paul Campus Parish in Big Rapids, serving in a variety of ways. She also enjoyed Bridge Club with her friends, gardening, bird watching, Broadway musicals, and spending time with her family, friends, and beloved grandchildren. Mary is survived by 2 daughters, Antoinette "Toni" L. and her husband Roger Eighmey-Griffin of Denver, CO, and Dawn Marie Bailey of Rockford; 5 grandsons, Benjamin and Andre Griffin, and Thomas, Jake, and Zachary Bailey; her sister Antoinette "Toni" and her husband William Walker; and nieces Mary Walker, Rebecca Todd, and Kelly Sullivan. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ed on May 5, 1993. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018, at St. Paul Campus Parish in Big Rapids, with Father Michael Burt as Celebrant. Mary's family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for Young Life Ministry of Big Rapids, PO Box 228, Big Rapids, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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