Ruth Strickland Griner

CLAXTON: Ruth Strickland Griner, 98, widow of Lewis H. Griner, died February 20, 2024. She was raised by a loving and caring uncle and aunt, Marcus and Allie (Sis) Moody. She grew up in the Union Methodist Church and at the time of her death was an active member of Claxton First Church and the Seniors Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her son, Lew Griner (Lynn), her grandson, Mike Denton (Whitney), her great granddaughters, Ansley, Addie and Amelia, her nephew, John Spandle (Peggy), her great nephews, Mark Spandle (Adrien) and Steven Spandle, her sister, Lucy Jarrell and her brother, Ricky Strickland (Suzanne).

Visitation and the funeral will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the sanctuary of Claxton First Church. Visitation, 10:00 am, Celebration of Life, 11:00 am. Burial will be at Brewton Cemetery immediately following the service.




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