Deborah J Griffin

Debbie J. Griffin, age 71, of Pomona, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Grace Community Fellowship, 501 S Poplar, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Debbie was born on Thursday, April 24, 1952, the daughter of Richard and Lois (Spring) Griffin. She was the second of four daughters.

Debbie graduated from Pomona High School with the class of 1971. She spent her career working for King Radio, EFTC, Appanoose Schools, Casey’s in Pomona and Ottawa, and finally Rock Creek of Ottawa.

She enjoyed fishing and spending time outside. Debbie loved to cook, especially for her family and friends. Her famous dishes included pork chop burritos (making 70 at a time), homemade chicken and noodles and lemon pie! Above all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lois Griffin and brother-in-law, K.R. Bowman.

Survivors include her three sisters; Cindy (Fred) Stevenson, of Rantoul, Kansas, Carolyn (Ron) Snethen, of Ottawa, Kansas, and Penny (Ed) Thompson, of Pomona, Kansas, 14 nieces and nephews, 12 great nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made payable to Franklin County Cancer Foundation, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S Hickory St, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.