Edith Chastain

Edith Griffin Chastain, 101, of Duncanville passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, in Duncanville. Graveside services will be held at Noon on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Hickey Cemetery near Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday prior to service time at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Born May 6, 1911 in Hill County, Edith was the daughter of Henry M. and Bessie (Bookout) Chastain. On March 9, 1936 she married John Will Griffin and he preceded her in death on February 1, 1975. She later married Joe Chastain in 1980 and he preceded her in death in 1987.

Edith loved living on the farm, cooking for her family, gardening, growing beautiful flowers, and caring for her beloved pets. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro and Senior Circle in Hillsboro.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; son, Donald R. Griffin; two daughters, Darlene Phillips and Barbara Cleaver; and a brother Jack Chastain.

Survivors include three children, Linda Harris, Beverly Martin, and Mike Griffin; son-in-law, Johnny Martin; and numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren.

Visitation

Thursday February 7, 2013 , 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro

Graveside Service

Thursday February 7, 2013 , Noon at Hickey Cemetery