With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joy Griffith of Harrisburg, Illinois, born in Benton, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joy left this world on April 21, 2024 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Griffith to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Leslie F. Hammond and Wilma Hammond (Storey); her former life partner Victor Cardwell; her siblings, Winnie Beall, Alvin, Carney, Jimmy, Timmy, Paul and Johnny; her stepson Kevin Cardwell; and also Victor Earl Cardwell.

She is survived by : her daughter Shawna Cardwell of Johnston City, IL; her stepchildren, Cheryl Roberson of Benton, IL and Eric Cardwell of Benton, IL; her husband Tim Griffith of Harrisburg, IL; and her siblings, Annie Smith of Paducah, KY, Billy Hammond of Benton, IL, Gale Hammond (Teresa) of Hendersonville, TN, Dale Hammond of Hendersonville, TN and C. J. Easter (Annette) of Benton, IL.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Leffler Funeral Home (401 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joy Griffith to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Summer Lunch Program and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leffler Funeral Home LLC