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Eloise Miller “Ellie” Griffin, age 76, passed away March 14, 2019 at Novant Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born to Walter Miller and Edna Gray Miller in Lumberton, N.C. on January 30, 1943. She graduated from Lumberton High School and obtained her Registered Nursing Degree from Charlotte Presbyterian School of Nursing. She worked in hospitals in Morganton N.C., Chester S.C., Rockingham N.C., and Wilkesboro N.C. She returned to work after her children finished school at Charlotte Medical Center, Pineville, N.C. She was passionate about her nursing and was referred by her nursing colleagues as “Super Nurse.”
Nothing meant more to Ellie than her husband, family, and her special group of nursing friends, The YaYa’s. She also loved all of her dogs. She was a strong, outspoken, honest lady, who never failed to speak her mind.
Those left to cherish her, included her devoted husband of 54 years, Dick Griffin; daughter, Leigh Yelton (Gary); son, Chris Griffin (Jen); sister, Susan Williamson (Mickey); brother, Will Miller; grandchildren, Garrett Yelton (Helen), Emily Yelton (Wes), and Jackson Stone, and numerous friends.
At Ellie’s request a brief, very informal service will be followed by a celebration of life. Ellie always said that her service should be a celebration of her life, not a mourning of her death. The celebration will be held in The Dairy Barn at Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, S.C., 29715 at 1:00 pm., on Sunday March 24.
In lieu of flowers Ellie requested donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and the Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Griffin family. Online condolences can be made to www.carolinacremation.com.
Lorraine Massengale says
Dear family and friends of this beautiful lady and true friend, ,
My heart goes out to each and everyone, because we have lost a most precious gem in our lives. Ellie.
Lots of love and hugs from George and Lorraine
Bonner Mills says
So sorry to hear of her passing. Eloise was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Vivian Monts Fogle says
I am so sorry to learn that Ellie is no longer physically with us, but her spirit will remain with me always. We became friends as children in Lumberton but later lost touch. We re-connected in Charlotte as retirees and enjoyed many happy lunches together.
Anne J Miller says
So sorry for your loss. Our Alumni has lost a colleague. Love and sympathy to the family.
Anne J Miller, Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Helen McCall says
Dick,
Our thoughts were with you today as you celebrated Ellie’s life. She was an exceptional woman, so kind and giving! Susan and Will were so blessed to have her after losing Edna Gay so early their lives. But that’s how Ellie was! She will be forever missed! Our prayers are with you and we love you as we loved Ellie!
Helen and Ron
Suzanne S Barrows says
Dick and family, I was so sorry to learn of Ellie’s passing. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.