Ellen Griffin Boon

Ellen Griffin Boon, 92, of Tampa passed into glory on February 22, 2016. She was preceded by her husband of 67 years, William G Boon; her mother, Mary Ann Griffin; her father, Alva Lee Griffin and her brother, J.B. Griffin. Ellen was born in Ocoee, Florida but also lived in Tampa and Philadelphia. A World War II bride, she was married at Orlando Air Base. She loved to shop and garden while politics and football were her favorite pastimes. She loved the Lord and was a lifelong Methodist. She is survived by sister, Marilee Ivy; two children, Sandra L. Johnston and William L. Boon and their spouses, Michael H. Johnston and Shirley E. Boon; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm with a service immediately following. A burial will be held on Monday, February 29, 2015 at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace. Arrangements under the direction of Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood, TAMPA, FL.