Irene K. Griffith
August 12, 1907 - June 3, 2016
Irene Kelly Griffith, local educator of Sequatchie County Schools, passed away on June 3, 2016 at NHC Sequatchie. She was 108 years old. After graduation from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1929, she spent 37 years in the teaching profession in Bledsoe and Sequatchie Counties. She was a reserve member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and holds a life membership in the National Education Association. She was a retired English teacher for Sequatchie County High School. She attended the United Methodist Church. She was born to William Luther and Annie Hickman Kelly on August 12, 1907. She was the 3rd daughter of 6 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady L. Griffith, parents, sisters: Thelma McWilliams, Ruth Anderson, Margaret Wilson, Betty Johnson, brother, James W. Kelly, nieces Kathy Palencia, Mary Jim Kelly Cogdill, great nephew, Jamie Palencia. She is survived by nephews: James Kelly McWilliams, Hayden D. Wilson, Jr & William (Chip) Layne Kelly. Nieces: Willanna A. Gibbs & Susan Kelly Merriman. Several great nieces and nephews. Visitation is at Ewton Funeral Home from 3 - 5 PM CST Sunday, June 5, 2016 with graveside service to follow at Condra Cemetery with Bro. Barry Basham officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sequatchie County Veterans Memorial Park.
Irene Kelly Griffith, local educator of Sequatchie County Schools, passed away on June 3, 2016 at NHC Sequatchie. She was 108 years old. After graduation from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1929, she spent 37 years in the teaching... View Obituary & Service Information