Mrs. Minnie Ellen Griffin, 84, of Kincaid, IL., passed away at 1:55 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, IL.

 Minnie was born February 5, 1927 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Chester LeRoy and Beulah May (Toll) Cook.  She married Wilbert H. “Windy” Griffin, Sr., on September 12, 1962 in Springfield, IL.  Mr. Griffin preceded her in death February 21, 1983.

 Mrs. Griffin was a member of Kincaid Church of God.  She loved her family, fishing, crocheting, and cross stitching.

 Surviving are: 6 daughters Donna Sue Griffith and Alice Johnston both of Taylorville, IL., Cheryle Miller of  Ft. Madison, IA., Roseanna Enlow of Kincaid, IL., Elizabeth Kay and husband Dan Dryden of Katy, TX., Wendy and husband Pat Grafton of Tovey, IL., a son Wilbert H “J.R.” and wife Tami Griffin of Kincaid, IL., along with several step children, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 sisters and 1 brother.

 Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 30, 2011 at Masterson Funeral Home, Kincaid.  Rev. Steven Robinson officiated.  Burial was in Harpers Ferry Cemetery rural Palmer, IL.  Visitation was held at Masterson’s from 9 AM to 11 AM on Friday.  Memorials may be made to the family and will be designated at a later date.   

Guest Register / Memories / Notes to the Family:   -  Minnie was the best step-Mother anyone in this world has ever had and it was my privilege to have known her.  I couldn't have been happier for her than the day she went home to be with Jesus.  Another Saint gone home my friends!  -  Cindy Davis

You were the most beautiful woman, inside and out, that I've ever had the pleasure to know and love.  You weren't my real mom, but, came so close, with your warmth, gentle kindness and unuconditional love.  Never once did I feel and know anything less than radiant love from you.  Love and your gentle nature is what definied you.  "Ma" I lost a second "Mom" here on earth.  The Lord gained a Saint.  I will always love you!  I'll never forget a beautiful soul!  -  Deris Inman.

To the family of Minnie Griffin, you all have our love and sympathy.  Minnie was a very special person and we loved her very much.  She was a great Grandma to our children.  She will be missed.  -  Janie and Mike Griffin

The Griffin Family is in our thoughts and Prayers.  She was Aunt and Stepmother all in one & she will be missed; But she is at home now with her Father, our Lord & Master.  Hopefully some day we all will be blessed to see her again!  Love to all my cousins!  -  Terry & Frances Good