Elaine Griffin, proud mother, beloved grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the age of 53 years. Born August 12, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Thomas and Addie (Glass) Griffin, she was the baby of nine children and affectionately known as “Big Griff” or “Laine”.
Elaine lived a life of significant impact through her love and service to family and friends. She attended Saginaw Public Schools District. She loved being with family and friends, sitting on the front porch listening to her music and playing cards.
Elaine leaves to cherish loving memories two sons and one daughter, Donta, Tieesha, and David Griffin of Saginaw, Michigan; fourteen grandchildren, Diamond, Danielle, Deja, Leaira, Davaiya, Kaleah, Londyn, Landen, Taylor, Makenzie, Kaniyah, Taraji, Tahari, De’Mir Griffin of Saginaw, Michigan; mother, Addie Griffin, Saginaw; Michigan; eight siblings, Dorothy Austin, Larry (Wendy) Griffin, Freida Griffin, Mattie (David) Swilley, Steve Griffin, Jerry Griffin, Danny (Danita) Griffin, and Kim Griffin of Saginaw, Michigan; nieces and nephews, Trevis Bulls, Derrick Casey, Brian Casey, Felecia Tinner, Trisha Fields, Jeffery Bulls, Carletta Salem, Steve, Courtney, Kayla, Dimitris, Danny Jr., Deonta and Danisha Griffin, Tori and Nicole; many other relatives, extended family and friends, including special friends James Buford, Reggie Filmore, Cheryl Wilson, Angela Griffith, Valeria Reed, Mershon McClain, and Elaine Grayson.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Griffin, and a special friend, Clark Jamal Beverly.
The family would like to express special thanks to Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.
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