June Barnett Griggs
June 15, 1923 ~ May 2, 2023
June Barnett Griggs, 99, darling wife, mother, and grandmother, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Celebration of a well-lived life will be 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Larksfield Place Auditorium, at what would have been June's 100th birthday party. Preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Rosalie Barnett; sister, Kathryn (James) Gould; husband, Jack S. Griggs; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Griggs; son-in-law, Jim Collins; grandson, Lucas Griggs. Survived by her children, Nancy Griggs of Plano, TX, Ross Griggs of Derby, KS, Jane (Reuben) Saunders of Beaufort, NC, Richard (Stephanie) Griggs of Grand Junction, CO; grandchildren, Jordan Gardenhire, Claire (Paul) Selva, Zachary (Elizabeth) Griggs, Gabriel Griggs, Angelica Griggs, Taylor Collins, James (Samantha) Collins, Geneva Monfort, Maleah (Bryan) Koppa; great-grandchildren, Blake Griggs, Jack Griggs, Reese Griggs, Denma Selva, Arthur Selva; sister, Karol Nylund of Grand Junction, CO; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews; long-time friend and business manager, Virginia Smith; and dear friend, Larry Young. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to: Wichita Children's Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226; or the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Dear Jane and Nancy, please know I send you my deepest sympathy. Though I won’t be able to attend today’s celebration, I know your hearts will be filled with lovely sentiments about your graceful, lovely mother. Though I barely knew her I know her beautiful, smart daughters and I am sure you reflect what she taught you.
I believe I first met her when Nancy and I were student hostesses at the Red Cross Blood Donors’ banquet ( can’t imagine how we were selected) but I recall meeting you and your Mom both. Jane, our lives have connected many times …. in a WSU classroom and social occasions of every kind. I always leave your company wanting a little bit more.
I think the qualities you two have had
reflect on June. I hope that those memories will be sweet reminders all your life.
Love,
Marni