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Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith

Birth	:	8 Oct 1928 Dixon, Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 2022 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.1530210, -122.8955570
Description	:	Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith October 8, 1928 - January 20, 2022 Nellie Griffith, of Kelso, Washington, passed away while residing at Little Prairie Home in Vancouver, Washington. She was a resident of Kelso for 60 years. She and husband, Faye Griffith, lived in east Kelso on P.G. Sweet Road, where they raised three daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Cheryl. Mom was born in Dixon, South Dakota, to Edward and Merle Bailey on a farm-ranch that survived the depression. After high school, Nellie left for Los Angeles, California and worked as a Teletype Operator at Republic Steel. Dancing at Figueroa... Read More	Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith October 8, 1928 - January 20, 2022 Nellie Griffith, of Kelso, Washington, passed away while residing at Little Prairie Home in Vancouver, Washington. She was a resident of Kelso for 60 years. She and husband, Faye Griffith, lived in east Kelso on P.G. Sweet Road, where they raised three daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Cheryl. Mom was born in Dixon, South Dakota, to Edward and Merle Bailey on a farm-ranch that survived the depression. After high school, Nellie left for Los Angeles, California and worked as a Teletype Operator at Republic Steel. Dancing at Figueroa Ballroom in LA she met the love of her life, Faye Griffith, whom she was married to for 37 years before his death in 1987. Nellie was a dedicated worker. She had a lengthy career with Standard Dairy in Longview, Washington, serving as a bookkeeper. With her husband, Faye, the two opened and operated Griff's Music Center in west Kelso, Washington for several years. Music was a large part of family life and Faye convinced Nellie to be 'rhythm guitarist' for their band, the Vers-A-Tones. They were known locally playing at the Eagles Club, Elks Club, and many dances and events. Later, Nellie worked for Pacific Pioneer Insurance Agency in accounting until she retired in 1995. Volunteering was important to Nellie. She was an integral part of the Longview/Kelso Senior Program CAP; volunteered at FISH; and as a member of Kelso Baptist Church, she served as Clerk for several years. She also sang in the choir and assisted at bazaars. She was active in TOPS and Bible Studies, and enjoyed outings with family and friends. Our mom, Nellie, carries on the ancestral line through: Daughters; Debbie Grove (Scott), Kathy Grisso (John), and Cheryl Underwood (Dennis recently deceased); Grandchildren; Kimberly Burris (Keenan), Wayne Grove, Andrew Grove (Hanna), Amy Palmer (Ryan), Javin Grove (Jessica), Kristy Pisarczyk (Todd), Kevin DeGraw, Jenny Wishard (Adam), Brian DeGraw (Brett), Ryan Scrichfield (Tonya), Kelly Scrichfield (Sarah), Natalie Sutton (John), Mark Scrichfield (Jessica); Jeff Grisso, Marianne Gunderson (Joe). She was also blessed with 34 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She is survived by one sister, Jennie Lubbers of Firestone, Colorado. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Faye (Griff) Griffith; Brothers; Eddie Bailey, Jim Bailey, and Jack Bailey and; Sister; Ellen Bartling. A Memorial Service was held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Longview, Washington on February 5th, 2022. Published in The Daily News, Longview, Washington on January 29, 2022.

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Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith's memorial is located at: Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, USA.
When did Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith death?
Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith death on 20 Jan 2022 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.1530210
Longitude: -122.8955570

Family Members:

Parent

Edward J. Bailey

(1894 - 1972)

Merle N. Bailey

(1894 - 1985)

Spouse

Faye Laverne “Griff” Griffith

(1926 - 1987)

Siblings

Ellen Merle Bailey Bartling

(1922 - 2010)

John Amos “Jack” Bailey

(1925 - 2018)

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