of Snowball, AR
February 9, 1940 - April 29, 2025
Mary Jo (Casey) Griffin, age 85 years old, passed from this life to her Heavenly home at Little Rock, AR on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on Feb. 9, 1940 in Snowball, AR to Charley Lee and Nettie Lee (McElroy) Casey.
She attended Snowball High School until her marriage. On Dec. 25, 1956, she and Glen Griffin were married at the Garrett Memorial Church parsonage by Bro. Vernie Bartlett. They enjoyed 60 years together. She helped Glen on the farm and served faithfully beside him the entire 42 years of his ministry. They were each other's best friend. Mary Jo lived life to its fullest and enjoyed a good joke or prank. She loved to fish, crochet, sing in church, spend time with her family and little dog, Dottie. Mary Jo was mostly a homemaker, but held various part time jobs over the years. Some of the places she worked were the Daisy Queen, Ben Franklin, Marsena Post Office, rural mail carrier in the Richland Valley, janitor at the Snowball High School, housekeeper at the Sunset Motel, van driver and cook at the Searcy County Senior Center and also as an in-home caregiver for the Area Agency on Aging.
She is survived by daughter, Jo Ann Reddell of the home and daughter, LaNette (& Randy) Whiteside of Snowball; Beloved grandchildren, Mary Reddell of the home, Jake (& Abbey) Whiteside of Russellville, AR, Charlie (& Tiffany) Whiteside of Snowball, AR and Natalie (& Aydan) Whiteside-Rea of Snowball, AR. Her great grandchildren brought her much pride and joy. They are Ellie & Connor Whiteside, Russellville AR and Caleb & Kaylee Whiteside of Snowball, AR. She is also survived by her sister, Robbie Raver of Harrison, AR as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Griffin; infant daughter, Debra Renae Griffin; son-in-law, Mike Reddell; parents, Charley and Nettie Casey; siblings, Douglas Casey, Charles Duford Casey, John Thomas Casey, Mozelle Yancey and Patricia Rains.
The service will be officiated by Bro. Jesse Switzer on Friday, May 2nd at the Roller Coffman Chapel at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Silver Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jake Whiteside, Aydan Rea, James Hutton, Marvin Switzer, Steve Smith and Kevin Elliott. Honorary pallbearers are: Justin Henson, Bill Martin, Don Jay Switzer and Robert "Ace" Hensley.
Her passing leaves a huge hole in our family. We treasure our memories and life lessons she taught us all by being an example.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18704483338.
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30 Condolence(s)
Bonnie Silverman
Monday, May 5, 2025
LaNette, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. May her memory always be for a blessing.
Sylvia House
Sunday, May 4, 2025
She was a beautiful lady.Prayers for the family for healing and peace.
Clara Foshee
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Prayers of comfort for family
Sandra Casey
Saturday, May 3, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family as you grieve loosing such a special lady. Our family loved her dearly and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Sending all our love.
Morgan Docekal
Friday, May 2, 2025
Lanette, so sorry for your loss. Love you..
Dewayne and Tonya Keisler
Friday, May 2, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Prayers for the family
Robin Dawson
Friday, May 2, 2025
Deepest Sympathy to Lanette and her family and friends ðŸ™Prayers 😇for all of you, Robin Dawson
Belinda Mello
Friday, May 2, 2025
Our condolences to the family.
Pam Cannada
Friday, May 2, 2025
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for Gods comfort
Shawna Jolly Wilbanks
Friday, May 2, 2025
Dear Family-
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs Mary Jo was a great lady who always had a smile for you and a kind word. I know you all are heartbroken and will miss her so very much. Our prayers will be with you all during this most difficult time of grief. May God give you His peace and strength to get you through! Hugs to you all.
Tammy Milburn
Friday, May 2, 2025
You Mom was a wonderful lady and it was a pleasure to take care of her. She always could light up a room with her contagious smile. Praying for you all.
Tim & Pam Massey
Friday, May 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss, cherish those memories - prayers for all
Lisa Moore Yerry
Friday, May 2, 2025
You are in my prayers, LaNette. So sorry for your loss.
Theresa Warren
Friday, May 2, 2025
So sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trish and Charles McDaniel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry for you guys. Heaven gained another angel. She's singing God's praises.
If we can do anything for you. Just a holler away â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹ðŸ™ðŸ»â™¥ï¸
Sonya parks
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Karla Holm
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sending sympathy and prayers for today and the days ahead. May the Lord give you strength and peace. Gentle hugs ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Angel Greenhaw
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry for hearing about the passing of sweet Aunt Mary Joe. I remember a few times going to church with her and grandma at snowball. She will be greatly missed. My prayers to Lynette and her family
TamiJoy Sisemore
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, LaNette. You and the entire family are in our prayers.
Gentle hugs to all.
Betty Wade
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I am praying for the family & friends for comfort & peace beyond understanding... I am rejoicing with your precious Mama, Grandmother, Mary Jo.
She & Glen were good friends to Robin & me.
A Mama is priceless
Nathan Williams
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Aunt Mary Jo was always so kind and thoughtful and fun. I'll always cherish the times we got to spend with her and family in Snowball. I have nothing but wonderful memories of her and Uncle Glen and their hospitality and love.
My condolences from Maine.
Kay Branscum and Pauline Blough
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time!
Always enjoyed our visits with your sweet mom. She will be missed.
Helene Gardel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
My heart goes out to the family. Never easy loosing a parent. Sounds like she certainly had a fabulously interesting active life till the end.
John Thomas Casey, Jnr.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
My Aunt Mary Jo and Uncle Glen were warriors for Christ! Uncle Glen's service as Sr Pastor at The Snowball Baptist Church is the longest pastoral tenure within The Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Uncle Glen and Aunt Mary Jo shared the love of Christ for decades in the Snowball area. I am proud to be their nephew and I will continue to miss them as I wait to be reunited with them again one day in Eternity.
Love you all very much.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Kids, I'm very sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was a great lady and friend.
Nina Baysinger
Thursday, May 1, 2025
RIP my special friend
Amanda Casey
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sorry to hear praying for the family
Billie F Brisco
Thursday, May 1, 2025
We are thinking of you (girls and families). Your mother was a sweet lady and a good Christian lady.
We know she is pain free and happy now. Praying for family.
Donald Hendrix
Thursday, May 1, 2025
SO SORRY FOR HER PASSING. SHE WAS ALWAYS VERY NICE AND I HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF HER AND GLENN. I ALSO HAVE THE BIBLE THAT THEY GAVE ME FOR A GRADUATION PRESENT. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Barbara Smith
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Jo passing. She was such a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face for anyone she met. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. May you find comfort in knowing she is now with her Lord, Glen and all the angels.