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Polly Ann
Griffith
Jun 5, 1940 — Oct 3, 2026
Jonesboro, LA
Thursday
Southern - Edmonds Funeral Home
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Friday
Southern - Edmonds Funeral Home
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Polly Ann (Brimer) Griffith passed away on October 3, 2026 at Forest Haven Nursing Home at the age of 86. Polly had a joyful spirit, a heart of gold, and a love for life that was evident to everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger and always enjoyed visiting with family, friends, and anyone she happened to meet.
Polly loved to dance and enjoyed playing Bingo. She had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved dogs and cats. She also loved baby dolls and stuffed animals and took great pleasure in collecting chicken figurines. Above all, Polly cherished her family and looked forward to spending time with them, especially at family reunions. Her warm personality, kind heart, and friendly nature will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Polly is survived by her children, Ronald Griffith, Robert Griffith and Rhonda Pittman; grandchildren, Ronald Griffith (Sylvia), Myka Griffith (Christine), Alisha Winters (Joseph), Amber Griffith, Jason Pittman, Chase Pittman, Zach Pittman, Brittany Lowe (Brian) and Alexis Williams; 13 great-grandchildren; and special niece, Karen Bolyer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Brimer; mother, Katie (Plunkett) Brimer; son, Roland Griffith; siblings, Mildred Bolyer, Shirley Nunn, Linda Harper, Ethel Williams, Dewey Brimer, John Brimer, Gene Brimer, Jerry Brimer; daughter-in-law, Shela Griffith; and special friend, Jerry Lester.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 9 in the chapel. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery on Walker Road.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Nunn, Carl Jordan, Carey Ray, Casey Ray, Roy Jordan and Scott Harper.
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