Myrna Griffin Banks

Mrs. Banks was born April 27, 1941 in LaGrange, daughter of the late Will Morgan King and Jessie Knight King. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. In her early years, she was employed by Callaway Mills and Playtex. Later on she worked for Days Inn, Katie’s, and Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Leonard E. Griffin, Sr., her second husband, Bobbie G. Banks, sister, Janice Popwell, and a brother, Mickey King.

A loving and devoted mother, she is survived by her five children, Leonard E. Griffin, Jr. (Tracy), Vinson Griffin (Robyn), Sherry Griffin Tankersley (Eddie), Tonya Griffin Meacham (Alan), and Gina Griffin McGlamory (Billy); sister, Elaine O’Neal; brother, Richard Michael King; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Reverend Anthony Hovey officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Mrs. Myrna Griffin Banks.

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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636