Evelyn Ruth Griffith

January 23, 1935 - November 8, 2020

Evelyn Ruth Griffith, 85, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Evelyn, born on January 23rd 1935 in Bloomington, was a devoted mother and Christian dedicating her life to serving others and ministering to all that met her. She selflessly put others first and anyone that knew her was blessed by her wonderful gift of wisdom. Evelyn married the love of her life, Paul Robert Griffith in August of 1952 and together they shared a beautiful one of kind love story that spanned over 50 years. Evelyn is survived by her children, Rhonda Ely, Gina Englander, Robert and wife Kenda Griffith and daughter in law Tina Griffith. As well as her grandchildren, Evelyn Phillips, Caleb Ely, Ashlee and husband Jay Nelson, Jordan and Christian Griffith, Benjamin and Shane Englander, and Gavin, Emma and Jonah Griffith; great-grandchildren, Madeline and Vivian Nelson, Ella Griffith and Estella Bartlett; in addition to her siblings Mary Chaney, Reva Doliana and Glenda Camp. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Naomi McCoy, husband, Paul Robert Griffith; son, Jeffrey Paul Griffith; brother Morris McCoy and sister Donna Wickens. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Entombment will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the funeral home and again from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com Evelyn’s family has requested no gifts and to please donate to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews https://help.ifcj.org or Christian Broadcasting Network https://www.cbn.com/giving