Obituary of Jessie B. Griffith

Jessie Griffith, 90, of Binghamton, passed away at Susquehanna Nursing Home in Johnson City on December 22, 2002. She was born in Whitney Point, N.Y., the daughter of Francis H. and Josephine S. Bushnell. She was predeceased by her husband, Rear Admiral Thomas Richards Griffith. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Griffith; and her sons, Charles Griffith and Robert Griffith. She married Thomas Griffith on May 3, 1940. She was a loving mother, businesswoman and housekeeper. She was a member of the Retired Officer's Association. She belonged to the Binghamton Country Club and was an avid golfer. She supported numerous charitable organizations. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton, Saturday, at 11 a.m. Rev. Noreen P. Suriner, Rector, will officiate. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. The family will receive friends in the Hoyt Room Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the United States Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 123, Washington, D.C. 20004-2608. Arrangements are by J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton.