Virginia was born June 29th, 1928 in Webb, Oklahoma to Guy and Lela Epperly, and passed from this life on July 17, 2018 surrounded by members of her family.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband James H. Griffin and her brother Bob Epperly, her sisters-in-law Joyce Epperly (Loyd) and Esther Epperly (Guy), and her grandsons Jacob Nagode and Eric Beeghly. She is survived by her brothers, Loyd Epperly, Guy Epperly, and Edward Epperly (Ann),  her sister-in-law Sandy Epperly, her children, Bob Griffin (Carol), Debi Moss (Rich), Teri Beeghly, Bill Griffin (Monica), Mike Griffin (Suzy), Joe Griffin (Helen), Janice Williams (Doug), Tom Griffin (Monica), Barbara Nagode (Neil), 27 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.



Virginia's greatest joy was spending time with her family.  Jim and Virginia built a family on the foundations of faith in God, love for family and commitment to each other. Virginia served her family with every ounce she had. She spent her life serving, cooking, loving, supporting and spending her days with the people she loved.

Jim and Virginia were charter members of the Church of St. Mary. She was active in the cooking circle, the women's club, the quilting club, the bridge club and various other church groups. Virginia was a talented artist and used her gifts to create several banners that were displayed in the church for many years.   In addition to her creative talents, Virginia also enjoyed Bible study and serving in the youth ministry.  Being a lover of the fine arts she served as a docent at Philbrook Museum for a number of years.

Virginia was a devoted, loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandma, great grandma and friend.  She will be greatly missed.

There will be a Rosary at the Church of St. Mary, 1347 East 49th Place Tulsa, Oklahoma at 7 pm Friday, July 20th, and viewing at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial, 3612 East 91st Street South, from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 20th.  The Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary on Saturday, July, 21st at 10 am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimers Association or Clarehouse of Tulsa.