Helen Marie Mills-Griffon

Helen Marie Griffon, age 76 passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on December 13, 1943 in Marquand, Missouri, a daughter of Rev. James Hadley and Lula Irene (Shrum) Mills. On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Russell Lee Griffon, he preceded her in death August 4, 2006. Besides her husband and parents, she is preceded by one son, Ronnie Griffon, two sisters – Melba Sharrock and Metta Matthews and five brothers – Julius, Hubert, Donald, Ronnie and an infant Charles Mills. She is survived by her children – Lori (Michael) Myers of Fredericktown, Danny (Sharon) Griffon and Dawn (Wade) Gipson of Cascade, Missouri; four brothers – James (Nina) Mills of Fredericktown, Ray "Frog" (Clara) Mills of Fredericktown, Jessie (Wilma) Mills of Patton, Missouri and Melvin(Carolyn) Mills of Marquand; one sister – Mavis (Clyde) Revelle of Patton; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Helen had worked for Cap America in Fredericktown, she enjoyed the outdoors camping, fishing and sewing but mostly spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Many Blessings in Fredericktown. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 1, 2020 also at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Mills and Pastor Ron DeGonia officiating. Interment will be at the Marcus Memorial Cemetery in Fredericktown. Condolences may be posted on this website.