Lela Estelle Griffin Hilton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lela Estelle Griffin Hilton (Panama City, Florida), born in Wewahitchka, Florida, who passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lela Estelle Griffin Hilton to show support.
Though Lela may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Lela touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her husband Loyd Charles Hilton, Jr.; her son Loyd Charles "Chip" Hilton, III; her parents, Katherine Griffin (Lela) and Ruel Yon Griffin; and her stepfather David Boatwright.
She is survived by: her daughter Julie Katherine Hilton; and her granddaughter Ava Hilton (Cody Khan).
Contributions in lieu of flowers are encouraged to the Julie Katherine Hilton Tree of Life Foundation for Cancer Research at 13200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Unit B, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407, or the charity of your choice in the name of Breast Cancer Warrior, Lela Estelle Griffin Hilton.
