Obituary of Dorothy T. Griffin, 87

Ms. Dorothy Mae Thompson Griffin, 87, of Alexandria, LA died peacefully in her home June 1, 2020. Private services have been arranged for the family Dorothy Mae Thompson Griffin Obituary Dorothy Mae Thompson was born March 8, 1933, to the union of the late Monroe Thompson, Sr. and Rosia Shephard Thompson in Franklinton, Louisiana. Those who loved her most called her Diddie. Mrs. Griffin started her early school education in Covington, LA. Her family relocated to Alexandria, LA, when she was young. She attended South Alexandria Elementary School and Peabody High School. On February 12, 1952, Mrs. Griffin married Wilbur Andrew Griffin in Alexandria, LA. From that union, there were six children. Mrs. Griffin was a devoted and active member of Newman United Methodist Church in Alexandria, LA, for almost 60 years. She sang in the choir, and she was a member of United Methodist Women. She served as a communion steward, Annual Harvest Tea co-chair, and the altar flower ministry. Being educated was very important to Mrs. Griffin. She loved reading books, engaging in conversations about current events, and discussing history. She instilled this in all her family, and she prided herself by attending the graduations of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Griffin was a proud citizen who voted in every election, who raised her flag for every national holiday, and who donated to various veteran organizations. As a daughter of a WWI soldier, she was proud of all her family who served. She taught her grandchildren how to properly fold her father’s Burial Flag. Mrs. Griffin enjoyed Baroque music on Sunday before church, was a fan of the Downton Abbey tv show, and loved gardening and fresh flowers. She was well-traveled and had a passion for the arts. She trekked throughout Europe and the United States relishing in theatrical performances, operas, the art of dance, and Clementine Hunter paintings. She also loved preparing great tasting meals and using emojis when texting. Mrs. Griffin made a positive impact on all whom she encountered, even at work. Beyond a job description, she made an impression on individual lives. Mrs. Griffin retired in 2006 after serving 37 years as an employee at Alexandria Senior High School. She also worked with the Jarrell Family for 59 years. Mrs. Griffin leaves to cherish her memories six children: Kathy L. Martin of Alexandria, LA; Gwendolyn Jones of Alexandria, LA; Wilbur (Deborah) Griffin of Nash, TX; Rosia R. Griffin of Alexandria, LA; Mallory Hunter of Houston, TX; and Mark Griffin of Alexandria, LA. She also leaves one sister Johnnie Bowman of Los Angeles, CA; one sister-in-law Bobbie Thompson of South Gate, CA; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 future great-great-grandchild; and extended family: Elizabeth Craig, Ann Lee, Sally McMichael, Fahy (Gary) DeWitt, and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Monroe Jr., James, and Vernell; her sisters Willie Mae and Shirley Mae; and her grandson Martin “Buster” Griffin. Please keep the Griffin family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"