Sylvia Jane Claridge Obituary
The family of Sylvia Jane Claridge (Safford, Arizona) announces her passing on September 19, 2026. Sylvia Jane, born on January 22, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sylvia Jane Claridge or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her close friend Wilford H. Claridge; her son Jason Claridge; her parents, Robert Griffin and Lucile Griffin; her brothers, Ernest, Sherald and Bill Griffin; and her in-laws, George and Lila Claridge.
She is survived by: her daughters, Marie Claridge, Ruth Grant (Vaughn) and Patrice Millett (Mike); her siblings, David Griffin (Vesta), Sue Melser (Charles) and John Griffin (Dalene); her sisters-in-law, Marge Griffin, Joan Griffin and Nancy Griffin; her grandchildren, Jeremy Claridge (Amber), Heather Quinn, Travis Hamman (Haylee), Katrine Blair (Stoney), Jaycen Grant (Leslie), Jodie Finlinson (Chuck), Jenna Ferrin (Gabe), Andrew Millett (Heather), Laura Millett and Shelby Smith (Jordan); and her great grandchildren, Harlan, Presley, Reagan, Annikin, Mila, Ryan, Ashtyn, Chris, Emmalise, Jaycee, Marshall, Quentin, Carlan, Maigan, Keira, Aspen, Ryland, Shepherd, McKinzi, Kylee and Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel (112 E Main St, Safford, AZ 85546). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Thatcher Stake Center. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Thatcher Cemetery.
