Emma Soleta Griffin, born August 18, 1913 to Charles and Myrtle Pennington in Alto, Texas, passed away February 19, 2011 in Tomball, Texas. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters and a brother, and her beloved husband of almost 50 years, Alvin Griffin. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Faye Mahoney; sister-in-law, Lavada Pennington; several nieces, nephews, other family, and many dear friends.
Mrs. Griffin worked for Cravens Dargan and Co. for 35 years, and faithfully attended several churches throughout her life. She was last a member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship. Emma was a Heights resident most of her life, and lived her later years in Heights Towers.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Heights Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Texas.