Elizabeth Griffith

December 26, 1915 - January 7, 2012

Elizabeth Smith Griffith, 96, of Holden, West Virginia, passed away Saturday evening January 7, 2012, in the home of her loving daughter and son in law who were with her by her side. Born December 26, 1915 in Minden, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Jane nee Roscow Smith. She was preceded in death by her beloved son James William May, her beloved brother Levi Smith, her husband Bill May and her second husband Woodrow Griffith. Elizabeth was employed as a dental assistant in a dental office in Holden until her retirement. She enjoyed helping others, taking walks, conversing with friends, going to church and gardening. She loved being outside and spent hours working in her yard. Her other loves were her dogs Chelsea, Sable, Bridget, Misty and her grand dog Simba. When anyone asked how she was doing, she always responded, " I am wonderfully blessed". She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving daughter Ruth Ann Polof and her husband Philip of Bridgeton, a grandson Michael Pilla and his wife D'Ann of Marlton, NJ, a granddaughter Patricia Webster and her husband Mark of Austin, Texas, two nephews, Martin Smith and his wife Nancy and Frederick Smith, a niece Elsie Jane Long and many wonderful and special friends.