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Elsie Elaine "Lanie" Griffin

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Elsie Griffin Obituary

Elsie "Lanie" Elaine Griffin

Memorial services for Elsie "Lanie" Elaine Griffin, 60, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. She died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Lanie was born June 24, 1953 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Robert Merle Austin Sr., and Mamie Martha (Payne) Austin.

She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1971 and from the University of Kansas in 1975.

She was a Student Services Recruiter for GCSAA for ten years, and prior worked for KP&L for 20 years.

She married Bo Griffin on September 4, 1976 in Lawrence. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Amario (Sparkle) Griffin; one grandson Christian Griffin; four sisters, Margaret Williams, Lawrence, Carla Goolsby, California, Sharon Goolsby, Lawrence, Chrystal Austin, Kansas City, KS; five brothers, Robert Austin, Lanny Austin, Michael Austin, Corky Austin, all of Lawrence, Steve Austin, Eudora and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the mortuary, the casket will remain closed at the start of the service.

The family suggests memorials in her name to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Department and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 8, 2014.

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Your Only Son

March 2, 2024

Not one day goes by Momma, that I don't think about you. 10 years without you has not been easy. Yo...Christian is doing good! He is a giant Mom...lol! It is baseball season now...so you know he is excited. He remembers all his times with you and will never forget his G-Ma. He will more than likely play college football and will be 17 this year! We love you Momma.

Tone' Shelby

March 2, 2023

Years seem to pass so quickly but my missing you feeling never seems to fade. Someday I pray I will see you again my friend!
All my love & gratitude for your grace.
~Tone'

Tone' Shelby

March 2, 2020

Still missing and loving my beautiful friend. I am ever greatful for her grace, elegance and kindness that enriched my soul. Happiness in heaven to you Lanie, you have always been an angel. In loving memory. ~tone'

March 5, 2016

Tone' Shelby

March 5, 2016

Two years now have passed & still missing, remembering & honoring this great lady & friend who inspired so many with her sincere grace.

March 18, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the family. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Yours in Christ. Nancy Scott Guest

Teresa Carson

March 13, 2014

Lanie was a wonderful friend whose ready smile brightened the days of her co-workers. She was unfailingly kind and generous. My deepest sympathy to her family.

March 13, 2014

Lanie, ii will miss you so much. You were a wonderful friend. Someday we will meet again in gods paradise. Love, yvonne Mumford

Renell Dixon

March 12, 2014

I love Lanie. She was a dear sister-in-law who always made me, my husband (J.S.), and our girls (Lauren and Erin) feel so welcomed when we visited Kansas. She and I had a special bond that I will truly miss. I'm glad to have known her. What a beautiful woman....inside and out. Amario and Bo, just know that we are here for you because we love you too.

Lovingly,
Renell

March 12, 2014

She said to me ... "Never let anyone or anything take your joy away, that is your gift from the lord.

You are never alone, God is always with you -- Co-founder "Lanie" Griffin - WomenInGrace.org; On April 7th 2013

Forever I will remember the day she so graciously shared these wise words ... It has and will continue to change many a life forever.

Thank You for my time with you Lanie it was very precious.

Tone' Shelby

March 12, 2014

Tone' Shelby

March 12, 2014

Donna Morrison

March 11, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Her Only Son

March 10, 2014

Momma...It's me. Love you forever. I can't believe it, you are gone. We had the best conversations, the laughter flourished over the phone, at home...anywhere we were together. We didn't give a DAMN! Well mommy...I promise to listen to everything you've EVER said to me...ok. You made me the man I am today...Love You Momma.

Julie Sigourney

March 10, 2014

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Lanie. My thoughts and prayers are with Bo, Amario and her entire family. Not only did I work with Lanie for many years, but we were also neighbors for five years. She was always so sweet, kind and a lot of fun to be with. You'll be missed by many, Lanie.

Tone' Shelby

March 10, 2014

My heart aches losing my dear friend who filled my heart with her infectious smile and grace.

Lanie will also be missed by her sisters in God at WomenInGrace.Org

I know god welcomed her with open arm to bring her suffering to an end.

Lanie gave so much of herself to all of us and touched so many lives while she struggled with her own hardships, many of those of which she was probably

not even aware of.

There is a place in my heart that only Lanie can fill. Although I will not now be able to lay eyes on her shining face and laugh at a Weekend Mimosa

Brunch, she will remain there as I know she is heaven and looking onto us asking us all to keep and spread the faith. I know with this I will indeed see

her again!

We are all very sad to have learned of her leaving us. I reflect as many of her friends may remember how she always said "do not let anyone or anything

steal your joy away, god is always with you".

She gave me more joy than I can truly express. For now She was one that I turned to to help restore my joy during the times when it was waning.


Lanie my friend, I will Always Remember You! http://tinyurl.com/LanieGriffin-Always-Remember

I have faith because of your teachings and example that I will see you again on the other river's side. http://tinyurl.com/Deep-As-It-Is-Wide.

For the rest of us before we can see you again, Our Time Is Now. http://tinyurl.com/WIG-OurTime-Is-Now

Your Friend In Christ

Tone' Shelby
& The WomenInGrace.org Angel Volunteers

Sherry Watson Howard

March 10, 2014

My prayers to the family. I'm sure Lanie will be missed. God Bless you all

Teri Floyd (Dew)

March 9, 2014

Lanie I feel privileged just to have met you. I always thought of you as a big sister. You will alawys have a place in my heart. Love you. I"ll see you when I get there. Love Teri

Penny Mitchell

March 9, 2014

I have great memories of working with Lanie. She always made me laugh. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Joyce Kennedy

March 9, 2014

A bright and shining light is gone too soon. Rest in peace, Lanie.

Tranice Jpnes

March 8, 2014

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. -
RIP Lanie, I love you

Heather Gerber

March 8, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Griffin family. Lanie was a sweet, caring and classy woman. You will be greatly missed, dear friend.

March 8, 2014

PRAYERS GOING UP TO THE GRIFFIN AND AUSTIN FAMILY. LANIE WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED.SHE AND MY MOTHER DEANE HUDSON WERE GOOD FRIENDS. SHE WOULD LIGHT UP THE ROOM.
LANIE (Rest In Paradise) LOVE YA SISSI HUDSON WILSON

Renee Candies

March 8, 2014

very sorry for your loss Lanie will be missed.

David & Gwen Walker

March 8, 2014

Our brother, Robert and all members of the Austin Family, each of you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God can give you all the comfort you will need.

Brenda Miller

March 8, 2014

Laine, RIP

stacey walker-smilry

March 8, 2014

My prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you and keep you all lefted at this time.

Marsha Lyles

March 8, 2014

prayers to the Griffin and Austin family

Lisa Wick

March 8, 2014

Lanie always had a smile & great energy - a fun person to work with. Best to the family.

Lorrie Butell

March 8, 2014

The world has lost a beautiful soul.

Jeff Bollig

March 8, 2014

My sympathies to the family. Lanie was a great co-worker at GCSAA. I appreciated her friendship.

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