Celebrating the life of
Lucille Bowen Allen Griffin
Passed away on April 29, 2013
Lucille Bowen Allen Griffin, 96, passed Monday April 29, 2013. She was a native of Bulloch County, Georgia, but lived most of her adult life in Savannah, GA. She was the daughter of William G. Bowen and Carrie Croft Bowen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George Allen; also by her second husband John Griffin.
She is survived by her children: Gail Allen Murphy and her husband Charles; Gary Allen Sr. and his wife Marion. Her grandchildren: Gigi Murphy Vollinger and her husband Kurt of Savannah, GA; Richard Murphy and his wife Elizabeth of Atlanta, GA; Gary Allen Jr. and his wife Laurie; and Christopher Allen of Savannah, GA. Her great grandchildren: Austin Allen, Claire Allen, Christopher Allen, Aidan Murphy, Patrick Murphy, and Kathryn Murphy of Atlanta, GA.
She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church since 1944. She was very active in her church and numerous organizations. She was leader of The Gladys Greenlee Circle and a longtime teacher of the Friendship Sunday School Class and was recognized for her work in special missions as a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Women. She lived her life as a loving mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge with many friends. Her greatest loves were her church, family and sports. She attended all of her children's and grandchildren's sporting activities throughout the years. She was a passionate fan of the Atlanta Braves and rarely missed a game. She will be remembered for her superb southern cooking and hospitality as well as her great love for her family.
Special appreciation is given to her Caregivers: Michelle Chisholm, Judie Williams, Ruthie Lewis, and Rosalind Jackson.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until service time.
Burial will be private.
Remembrances may be given to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2020 Tennessee Ave., Savannah, GA 31404.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Gail and Gary: Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time. Sandie and David Harn
- Sandra Harn, Savannah,Ga., GA
Dear Gail, Gary and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I have wonderful thoughts of Uncle George and aunt grace from my childhood days. God bless each of you and your families. Urquit Morris
- Urquit, Carolyn and Lee Morris, Charleston, SC
Gail and Charles: So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.Lucille was a dear friend to us for so many,many years. your truly, Angela,Ducky,Ashley,Donny
- Angela and Ducky Wall, Albany, GA
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's passing. What a blessing to be on earth for 96 years. I know that Uncle George was waiting for her with open arms. I am in prayer for all of you as you go through the difficult days ahead. Debra Key Mikell daughter of Annie Bell Allen Brown - deceased
- Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro, GA
May God bless your family as you go through this difficult time. Betty Sue loved being with Aunt Lucille she always made time to visit her when she was in Savannah, Mom will miss her as we all will.
- Ricky Ussery, Savannah, GA
Gail and Gary & Families: I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's death. I know she will be missed by her family. I am so sorry I live so far away and can't attend her funeral. Give our love to the family and May God Bless you and give you peace.
- Betty Morris Deal, Prattville, AL
Gail and Gary & Families: I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's death. I know she will be missed by her family. I am so sorry I live so far away and can't attend her funeral. Give our love to the family and May God Bless you and give you peace.
- Betty Morris Deal, Prattville, AL
Dear Gail and Gary: Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time. Sandie and David Harn
- Sandra Harn, Savannah,Ga., GA
Dear Gail, Gary and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I have wonderful thoughts of Uncle George and aunt grace from my childhood days. God bless each of you and your families. Urquit Morris
- Urquit, Carolyn and Lee Morris, Charleston, SC
Gail and Charles: So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.Lucille was a dear friend to us for so many,many years. your truly, Angela,Ducky,Ashley,Donny
- Angela and Ducky Wall, Albany, GA
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's passing. What a blessing to be on earth for 96 years. I know that Uncle George was waiting for her with open arms. I am in prayer for all of you as you go through the difficult days ahead. Debra Key Mikell daughter of Annie Bell Allen Brown - deceased
- Debra Key Mikell, Statesboro, GA
May God bless your family as you go through this difficult time. Betty Sue loved being with Aunt Lucille she always made time to visit her when she was in Savannah, Mom will miss her as we all will.
- Ricky Ussery, Savannah, GA
Gail and Gary & Families: I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's death. I know she will be missed by her family. I am so sorry I live so far away and can't attend her funeral. Give our love to the family and May God Bless you and give you peace.
- Betty Morris Deal, Prattville, AL
Gail and Gary & Families: I was saddened to hear of Aunt Lucille's death. I know she will be missed by her family. I am so sorry I live so far away and can't attend her funeral. Give our love to the family and May God Bless you and give you peace.
- Betty Morris Deal, Prattville, AL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
