Alberta Wilder Griffey of Monongah, widow of Paul Griffey, passed away July 15.

Roberta Lynn Weaver-Griffey, 1983 North Marion graduate, predeceased her parents in 2012.

Alberta and Paul had seven children who grew up on Center Street in Monongah.

Many remember Paul standing along the Thoburn School wall with other coal miners, and later at the Dairy Mart, often wearing the cap of his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves.

Last year Monongah High grad Michael Griffey and his family escaped unharmed after a fire seriously damaged their Center Street home  

previously was owned by Mike’s parents.

Siblings Mike Griffey, Brian Griffey and Deborah "Debbie" Freeman, married to Larry Freeman, live in Monongah.

Obituaries for Alberta, Paul and Roberta:

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Alberta Juanita Griffey

·         BORN: March 21, 1939

·         DIED: July 15, 2017

·         LOCATION: Monongah, West Virginia

Alberta Juanita Griffey, 78, of Monongah passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Perry, Alabama on March 21, 1939 the only child born to the late Robert and Annie Wilder.

Her father gave Alberta the nickname "Lil Bit". They raised her in a home filled with food and love which she would carry on to her very own household.

Alberta was united in Holy matrimony to Paul Griffey for a remarkable 57 years. Together, they had six kids where they made a beautiful home in Monongah.

Since she was a child, she had been deeply rooted in the church and chose Miles Chapel to become a longstanding member of until her health prevented her from going. Ask anybody that knew her and they will tell you family was her #1 priority in life. She always worked hard to make sure her Kids were taken care of and was proud to be a coal miner's wife.

All her Kids and grandkids were special to her and she treated them so. Everybody felt comfortable around her because she accepted you as you are and brought nothing but joy into people's lives.

She loved to relax while watching cooking shows and browsing through cookbooks. It made her happiest cooking for her loved ones and watching them enjoy her delicious meals.

Recently, she moved into a brand-new home that she loved very much. Her favorite thing to do was sit on the couch and gaze out of the window watching the cars pass by, content with life.

Everywhere she went, people all around could see how loved she was by her family.

Surviving her are two sons Michael "Mike" Griffey and Brian Griffey, both of Monongah; five daughters, Deborah "Debbie" Freeman and her husband Larry of Monongah, Joyce Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Kim Tucker and her husband Greg of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Twanetta Griffey and Lashya Griffey, both of Atlanta, Georgia; five very special grandkids, Dion Griffey, Kobie Amelett-Griffey, Monique Smith, Jonathan Smith and Jasmine Tucker. Also surviving were many beloved great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Roberta Lynn Griffey.

In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, her body was cremated.

Friends and family may call at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont on Friday from 12pm to 2pm. The memorial service will be at 2pm on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Randolph White officiating.

The obituary for Paul Griffey, who passed away in 2015:

Paul James Griffey

• DIED: March 6, 2015
• LOCATION: Monongah, West Virginia

Paul in Atlanta cap

Paul "Mr. G." James Griffey, 90, of Monongah, passed away on Friday March 6, 2015 at his home. He was born in Clarksburg on May 17, 1924 the last surviving child born to the late Harry and Beulah (Green) Griffey.

Paul was a member of the Miles Chapel Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
He worked at the Fairmont Hotel and the Fairmont Box Factory and retired as a coal miner from the Robinson Run Mine. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of American District #31.

Mr. G. loved watching western movies and Sanford and Son. He was a great Atlanta Braves Fan and collected Hats and Belt Buckles. He was most proud of his wonderful family.

Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Alberta (Bennett) Griffey; two sons, Michael "Mike" Griffey and Brian Griffey, both of Monongah; five daughters, Deborah Freeman and her husband Larry of Monongah, Joyce Smith of Atlanta Georgia, Kim Tucker and her husband Greg of Virginia Beach, VA, Twanetta Griffey and Lashya Griffey both of Atlanta Georgia; six very special grandchildren, Dion Griffey, Monique Smith, Jonathan Smith, Kobie Griffey, Amalett Griffey and Jasmine Tucker; a beloved Niece, Judy Brown; 14 great grandchildren and many good friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his brothers and sisters, Charles Griffey, Jean Anderson, Mary Simpson, and Harry Griffey, Jr. and a daughter, Roberta Lynn Weaver-Griffey.

In keeping with the wishes of the deceased his body was cremated.

Friends and family may call at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 11am to 2pm. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2pm at the funeral home with Pastor Randolph White officiating. Flag folding rites will be conducted at the funeral home by the Marion County Veterans Council Honor Guard.

Online condolences: www.carpenterandford.com  .

Roberta’s obituary:

Roberta Lynn Griffey, 46, formerly of Monongah, peacefully made her transition home surrounded by her family and friends Wednesday (April 4, 2012) in Atlanta.

 

She was born June 15, 1965, in Monongah, the daughter of Paul and Alberta Griffey of Monongah. She was a 1983 graduate of North Marion High School and attended West Virginia Business College.

 

She was employed by First Communities Property Management in Atlanta for more than 16 years.

 

Roberta confessed her love for Christ at the early age of 9 years old at the Miles Chapel CME Church in Fairmont. Most recently, she began attending Mountain West Christian Church in Stone Mountain, Ga.

 

Roberta was affectionly known as “Roe” and lived her life unselfishly and gave, loved, forgave, understood and supported unconditionally. Roe loved to travel, sightsee and shop. She always remembered the children and showered them with gifts, good cooking and love.

 

In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Marc Weaver; she and Antwan Beafore were gifted with two daughters, Twanetta and LaShya Griffey, both of Monongah; her stepdaughter, Miranda Steele of Atlanta; one granddaughter, DaLona Brown and one step-granddaughter, Audrey Steele, both of Atlanta; her siblings, Brian Griffey, Deborah (Larry) Freeman and Michael Griffey, all of Monongah, Joyce Smith of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Kimberly (Greg) Tucker, of Virginia Beach, Va.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Roberta chose cremation as her final disposition. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Miles Chapel CME Church, with the Rev. Jessica Walker officiating with the Rev. Randolph White as eulogist.

 

Obituary courtesy of the JG Lampkin Funeral Home.