Verdis Beatrice Griffin's Obituary
VERDIS BEATRICE GRIFFIN, beloved mother of Josephine, Charlie, John Lenon, and Jerry passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in San Leandro. She was the sister of Merdis, Elmer and Lorenzo. She was also the grandmother of Lonnel, Khalilah, Tashala, Anthony, Jolen and Skylea.A native of Friendship, Louisiana, Verdis lived in Oakland since 1958. In 1961, she started a nursing career and obtained a certificate and license in vocational nursing. And, after putting 4 children through college, she re-entered school herself and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Health Care from California State University at Sonoma. She retired from her profession in 1991.Friends and family are invited to attend the Visitation (wake) from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, June 21, 2002 at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and the Funeral Service on June 22, 2002 at the Church by the Side of the Road. 2108 Russell Street in Berkeley at 11:00am with Reverend Arthur Scott, officiating. Chapel of the Chimes-Oakland"Service of Marked Distinction"
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