Kathelene Patterson Griffin Amburgey Obituary (1930

Mrs. Kathelene Patterson Griffin- Amburgey, age 77, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on March 12, 1930, in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of John Alexander & Ione Ricks Patterson, both of whom preceded her in death. She resided in Albany until she moved to Madison in 1947. She was united in marriage on June 4, 1944, in Albany, Georgia to Melvin Lee Griffin, to this union arrived two daughters and four sons to bless their home and later a foster son. They enjoyed nearly 34 years of marriage together until his death on February 14, 1978. She enjoyed cooking, caring for her grandkids and was a devoted wife, mother & grandmother. She worked for twelve years at the Madison Nursing Home as a nursing assistant. She also had worked for six years at the former Mayfield Nursing Home in downtown Madison. After her retirement she enjoyed going to the nursing home after hours and taking home cooked food to the residents. Kathelene was united in marriage on July 3, 1993 in Madison to Bob Amburgey. Kathelene died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 6:02 pm at her residence in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Mrs. Griffin- Amburgey will be missed by husband: Bob Amburgey of Madison, Indiana; her daughters: Linda Griffin-Deen of Madison, Indiana and Karen Dale Griffin Tingle of Madison, Indiana; her sons: George Alexander Griffin & his wife: Penny of Madison, Indiana; Allen Wayne Griffin & his companion: Karen Jester of Madison, Indiana; Joseph Kerry Griffin & his wife: Melissa of Madison, Indiana; her daughter in law: Celisa "Ce Ce" Griffin of Columbus, Indiana; her foster her son: Richard Wilking & his wife: Kathy of Madison, Indiana; her sisters: Ernestine McLemore of East Point, Mississippi, Jean Waters of Temple, Texas; her brother: William Thomas "Tommy" Patterson of Phoenix, Arizona; 14-grandchildren, 19-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews & other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents: John Alexander & Ione Ricks Patterson; her first husband: Melvin Lee Griffin died: Feb. 14, 1978; her son: Clifford Melvin Griffin died: July 22, 2006; her sister: Geraldine "Jerry" Davis; her granddaughter: Terri Griffin died: July 17, 1967; her grandson: Jason Lee Lyons in January of 1978. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 1:00 pm, by Pastor Eric Pio & Pastor Ron Bruther, at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Bayless Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Friday from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Donor's Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Kathelene Patterson Griffin Amburgey, please click here to visit our sympathy store.