Obituary of Betty Louise Griffin

GRIFFIN , BETTY LOUISE MERRILL Age 85 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Tuesday September 23 , 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester , NY following a short illness. Betty was born October 13 , 1928 in Elmira , NY one of twelve children to the late L. Arthur and Jennie Snediker Merrill . She married her husband , William J. "Red" Griifin Sr. , on November 13 , 1948 and they would have celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary on November 13 , 2014. Betty was a life-long resident of the Elmira and Horseheads area and a loving and devoted wife , mother , grandmother , and great grandmother . She retired from The Horseheads Central School District as a Teacher's Aide . Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years William J. "Red" Griffin Sr. ; sons and daughter-in-law : William J. Griffin Jr. and Suellyn Myers of Horseheads , NY , Michael Griffin of Eugene , Oregon and daughter Cynthia Griffin of Horseheads , NY ; many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren ; sister : Patricia Drake of Anaheim , CA ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. In honor of Betty's wishes there will be no services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY .