Karen Fay Griffith

Karen Fay Griffith

Karen Fay Griffith, 84, of Chaffee, passed away September 1, 2026, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Karen was born January 11, 1942, to Robert and Juanita (Holderfield) Moore in Vienna, IL, and grew up in Cairo, IL.

She and William Griffith were united in marriage on October 15, 1960. Their union blessed them with a son and two daughters.

She loved crocheting and knitting, quilting, gardening, art, and being creative.

Karen was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chaffee. Her church and her church family were very dear to her.

Karen is survived by her two daughters, Catherine Pesale and Cynthia Griffith; a sister, Rita Mangrum; seven grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren

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She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister, her son, and her husband.

Karen was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

“Fly – Be Free! May Light and Joy carry you on your new journey.”

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