(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Carol Sue Griffith, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 71, in the comfort of her home in Webb City, Missouri. She entered this life on July 3, 1953, in Carthage, Missouri, daughter of the late Roy and Vera (Ball) Griffith.
Carol was preceded in death by her loving parents and three brothers, Richard, Leon, and Darrel Griffith.
Her memory will be forever cherished by her sister, Linda Pyle of Webb City, Missouri. She will also be deeply missed by her nephew, David Pyle and his wife, Jill, of Carl Junction, Missouri; her nieces, Sarah Knisley (Jeremy) also of Carl Junction, Darla Wasson of Farmington, Missouri, and Denise Tabb of Junction City, Kansas. Carol's joy was multiplied by her great-nephews, Dylan, Tyler, Lucian, and Tucker; her great-nieces, Lily, Alyssa, Payton, and Adalyn; and the youngest members of the family, her great-great-niece, Ava, and great-great-nephews, Ben and Will.
Carol's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and the simple pleasures that brought joy to her days. She was a devout Christian who found solace and community in her church. Her love for gospel music was profound, and it was not uncommon to find her listening to her favorite hymns. Carol's hands were rarely still, as she found great satisfaction in the art of crocheting, creating small, beautiful pieces that will serve as tangible memories of her love and talent.
A woman of diverse interests, Carol relished the opportunity to dine out with friends and family, engage in friendly competition at the bowling alley, take leisurely car rides to admire the scenery, solve puzzles that challenged her mind, and indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Her great sense of humor was a source of joy for all who knew her, and her giving nature ensured that she was as beloved as she was loving.
Carol's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and the simple pleasures that brought joy to her days. She was a devout Christian who found solace and community in her church. Her love for gospel music was profound, and it was not uncommon to find her listening to her favorite hymns. Carol's hands were rarely still, as she found great satisfaction in the art of crocheting, creating small, beautiful pieces that will serve as tangible memories of her love and talent.
A woman of diverse interests, Carol relished the opportunity to dine out with friends and family, engage in friendly competition at the bowling alley, take leisurely car rides to admire the scenery, solve puzzles that challenged her mind, and indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Her great sense of humor was a source of joy for all who knew her, and her giving nature ensured that she was as beloved as she was loving.
She grew up in Carthage and attended Monitor School. Her career began at the Carthage Workshop, where she worked for eight years. She then moved to Neosho and was employed at Crowder Industries for thirteen years. Carol's commitment to her vocation was evident in her long-standing tenure at Joplin Workshops, Inc., where she was not just an employee but a part of a work family for twenty-two years.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 in the Chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Grays Point Cemetery near Miller, Missouri. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are David Pyle, Dylan Pyle, Jeremy Knisley and Tyler Knisley. The family will receive friends on Friday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorials are being directed to the Special Olympics c/o the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.
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