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STATEMENT OF GRATITUDE The family of Linda Ann Griffith would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the love, support and kindness shown to us during this trying time. We are standing on God ’ s promises to see us through this season of adjustment without our dear loved one. Yes, we will have difficult days as we now begin our journey of healing; however, with your continued prayers, the load of grief will become a little lighter. A special thanks to Pastor Oscar D. Epps, Sr., and the Community Missionary Baptist Church family, Bridgecrest Rehabilitation Center (Houston,TX), and Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation of Desoto. May God continue to richly bless and keep you all in His loving care!

Tributes of Love

Mom, Your love and guidance have shaped me into who I am today. Your kindness, strength, and wisdom will forever live on in my heart. Rest peacefully knowing you are deeply loved and cherished.

Love, Kevin

ACTIVE / HONORARY PALLBEARERS Allen “ Junior ” Griffith

Mama Linda, You believed God and walked with Him daily. You showed me love from day one. I am grateful for a mother - in - love who cared so deeply and welcomed my family and friends with open arms. You are loved forever.

Tracy Griffith Kernel Simon

Grant Griffith, Jr. Nicholas Simien Chaz Simien

Love, Myia

Dear Grandma, I ’ m glad that you are in a better place, but I ’ m sad because I miss you. From, Evan

Final Arrangements Entrusted To

John E. Beckwith, Jr. - CEO & Owner Dallas, Texas 214 - 941 - 7332 Fort Worth, Texas 817 - 478 - 9555 Tallulah, Louisiana 318 - 574 - 6100 www.goldengatefuneralhome.com

Heavenly Exit May 8, 2024

Earthly Entrance March 18, 1944

~ Thursday, May 16, 2024 ~ 6:30pm Community Missionary Baptist Church 115 W. Beltline Road DeSoto, Texas 75115 Dr. Oscar D. Epps, Sr. | Senior Pastor Rev. Gary D. Jones Officiant & The Spoken Word

Linda Ann Griffith was born March 18, 1944 to the union of Beth Anna “ Bessie ” and Allen Ray Griffith, Sr., in Bayou Chicot, Louisiana. She was the fourth of 7 siblings, and loved spending time with her siblings, cousins and other relatives in Texas and Louisiana. Linda accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age and was a dedicated choir member at the Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bayou Chicot. She attended James Stevenson High School in Ville Platt, Louisiana, where her basketball skills and no nonsense personality were on full display. After high school, Linda moved to the Houston, Texas area where she joined her older brother, Grant, his wife Queen, and their family. For nearly five decades, Linda was a faithful member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Barrett Station, led by Pastor Tommy Johnson. Linda ’ s career highlights include quality patient care in nursing homes, facility services at Holiday Inn, and superb service at Wyatt ’ s Cafeteria. Although Linda made the choice to leave the workforce to be at home to raise her son, she continued to use her gift of hospitality to lend a helping hand and provide care for children in her community. The baddest Skip - Bo player at Barrett Station ’ s Riley Chambers Senior Center, Linda had a competitive streak that made her a force to be reckoned with. She enjoyed playing bingo (and winning), monthly birthday celebrations, and going on trips with the senior center. Linda also brought home the gold in the Senior Olympics softball games. In her moments of leisure, you could find Linda catching the CBS daytime lineup, or late night favorites like Wheel of Fortune, King of Queens and “ Raymond. ” Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Sheila and Ganyl, and her brothers Terry and Grant. She leaves to cherish her memory: Her son Kevin (Myia) Griffith, grandchildren Niara Elisabeth Griffith and Evan Rene Griffith, brother Allen “ Junior ” (Liz) Griffith, sister Debra Griffith, sister - in - love Queennester Franklin, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Order of Service

Processional & Final Viewing …………………………. Clergy & Family

Scripture Readings

Old Testament ……………………………………… CMBC Minister New Testament ……………………………………. CMBC Minister

Prayer ………………………………………………….. Rev. Claude Williams

Musical Selection ………………………………………………….. Appointee

Resolutions …………………………………………………. Church & Others

Remarks ………………………………………………………2 Minutes Please

Musical Selection ………………………………………………….. Appointee

The Spoken Word ……………………………………... Rev. Gary D. Jones

Recessional …………………………………………………… Funeral Cortege

“ Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father ’ s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place

where I am going. ” John 14: 1 - 4 (NIV)