Sandra Lea Griffin

Sandra Griffin Obituary

“On the morning of June 29th, 2021, Sandra Lea Griffin passed away at the age of 60 surrounded by family.

Sandra was born to Abe and Carolyn Nosser in Missouri. She met Dennis Griffin in Portland, OR at the age of 17, and they were sweethearts ever since. They married young and had three children, Chelsea, Audrey, and Nicholas. Sandra and Dennis graduated nursing school together and worked for many decades as RNs.

They achieved their dream of opening an assisted living together named Sandra Care in Centralia, Washington. She cared deeply about her patients and helped many as their lives drew to a close; she remembered all of their names.

Sandra enjoyed the simple things in life, a good home cooked meal, a garden, jazz music, and the love of family. Her favorite hobbies were trying new cooking recipes, watching the hummingbirds, and a good chick flick. Her fennel biscotti cookies were one of her favorite holiday treats to share with everyone. She had many grand adventures in this life, too many to list here.

Myelofibrosis took her too soon, but we will always remember her kindness and gentle spirit.”

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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home
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Mom, you will forever be in our hearts. We know how much of a fighter you were because you wanted to stay as long as you could. We know that you are no longer suffering. We know we will see you again. The light on earth may have gotten a lot darker without you, but I have no doubt it brightened heaven up even more. Shine bright, fly high, we love you.

I will alway remember Sandyâ€™s gentle spirit, her bright smile, and her loving devotion to her family.
She came into our lives when I was only 14 or 15 so I barely remember a time when she wasnâ€™t part of our family. Though a private person she was ever gracious and welcoming. We were all blessed by her presence in our lives, a presence which will be very much missed.
May her spirit live on in our hearts and through the memories we share of her.

Dear Mom,

You were such a kind and doting mother. You taught me so much about cooking that I will forever take with me, and think of you every time I put together a deliciousÂ meal. I miss you watching over me in the kitchen and gently guiding me on what to do.Â
You are safe at home with Jesus now. I know because he told me so. You are forever loved by us all, to the moon and back.Â

See you again some day Momma.Â â¤ï¸

Sandy was my sweet, gentle sister-in-law, and was very loved by everyone. She was an amazing cook, and made the most delicious Green Goddess salad dressing in the world. She was a loving, dedicated mother to her three children and a devoted wife to my older brother, Dennis, and an amazingly compassionate Registered Nurse. Like so many of the best in this world, she was taken too soon. When I think of her, I remember her gentle, mild demeanor and her devotion to her family. Rest in peace and contentment Sandy.