Mellie Rebecca Griffin Usry, age 91, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 4, 2019, at 10:58 a.m. in Metairie, LA, surrounded by her family.
Mellie was born on February 12, 1928, in Gladys, GA, to the late George Griffin and Rebecca Webb Griffin. She graduated Nashville High School in Nashville, GA and worked for Winn Dixie Grocery for 30 years. She was a resident of La Place LA for 55 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harry Usry.
Loving mother of James (Deborah) Usry, Wanda (Louie) Brazan, Larry (Darnell) Usry and Debbie (Kory) Trosclair.
Sister of the late Gordon Lee Griffin, Willard (Judy) Griffin, Atwill (Wilson) Metz, Dorothy (Dreyfus) Jernigan, Doris (Bernard) Jernigan, Florida (Fred) Hester, Georgia (Leon) Watson, George (Frances) Griffin, Elbert (Mildred) Griffin, Tyson (Paul) Taylor (her twin), Clara Griffin and Johnny Griffin.
Survived by one brother, Mitchell (Frances) Griffin. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
The family wants to extend a special thanks to Patricia and Donald Villa and Terry Loupe, Mellie's dedicated and loving caregivers.
Mellie will be remembered for her unconditional love and support for her family, her honest and straightforward approach to life, and her engaging sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA. Mellie's grandson, Jeremy Usry, will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mellie Rebecca Griffin Usry, age 91, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 4, 2019, at 10:58 a.m. in Metairie, LA, surrounded by her family.
Mellie was born on February 12, 1928, in Gladys, GA, to the late George Griffin and Rebecca Webb Griffin. She graduated Nashville High School in Nashville, GA and worked for Winn Dixie Grocery for 30 years. She was a resident of La Place LA for 55 years.
Beloved wife of the late Harry Usry.
Loving mother of James (Deborah) Usry, Wanda (Louie) Brazan, Larry (Darnell) Usry and Debbie (Kory) Trosclair.
Sister of the late Gordon Lee Griffin, Willard (Judy) Griffin, Atwill (Wilson) Metz, Dorothy (Dreyfus) Jernigan, Doris (Bernard) Jernigan, Florida (Fred) Hester, Georgia (Leon) Watson, George (Frances) Griffin, Elbert (Mildred) Griffin, Tyson (Paul) Taylor (her twin), Clara Griffin and Johnny Griffin.
Survived by one brother, Mitchell (Frances) Griffin. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
The family wants to extend a special thanks to Patricia and Donald Villa and Terry Loupe, Mellie's dedicated and loving caregivers.
Mellie will be remembered for her unconditional love and support for her family, her honest and straightforward approach to life, and her engaging sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA. Mellie's grandson, Jeremy Usry, will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Family Members
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Gordon Lee Griffin
1913–1967
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Willard Woodward Griffin
1915–1999
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Atwill Ziepha Griffin Metts
1916–2002
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Dorothy S Griffin Jernigan
1919–1997
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Doris Bessie Griffin Jernigan
1921–2015
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Georgia Griffin Watson
1923–1976
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Florida "Florie" Griffin Hesters
1923–2015
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George Manna Griffin Jr
1925–2008
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Janie Tyson Griffin Taylor
1928–1972
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Clara Bell Griffin
1931–1934
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Jonny Gene Griffin
1934–1936
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