Thelma Lee Griffith

Thelma Lee (Babb) Griffith, age 75, of Des Arc passed away on July 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by family who cared for her while she endured a courageous battle with cancer. Thelma was born on September 30, 1939 in Des Arc to Alfred and Carrie Belle Babb. Thelma married Max Griffith and together they raised five daughters. She was a faithful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, employee, and friend. She retired in 2002 from Remington Arms and just enjoyed staying home. She loved mowing and raking her yard (whether it needed it or not). When she could not work outside, she liked reading and putting together one of her many puzzles. She also loved her church and missed attending services as her health declined. And to know Thelma, was to know her great fondness of anything animal print! Thelma is survived by her five daughters, Pam (Miles) Patton, Rita (Scott) Mitchell, Lorie (Lynny) McFarlin, Sandra Madar, Betty Jo Huffstickler, twelve grandchildren, Tracy Blaylock, Marsha Burnett, Drew Mitchell, Carrie Mitchell, Luke Mitchell, Carrie Post, Zach Payne, Samantha Ethridge, Laura McFarlin, Morgan Shepard, Tyler Huffstickler, Dane Huffstickler, and fifteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, two brothers, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, and two brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Funeral will be Wednesday 10 a.m. at Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Gospel Mission Church, American Cancer Society, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. www.garthfuneralhome.com.