Elizabeth Virginia Griffith Obituary
The passing of Elizabeth Virginia Griffith of Herkimer, New York occurred on November 5, 2026. Elizabeth, born on January 19, 1957, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elizabeth Virginia Griffith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, LeRoy Griffith and Virginia Griffith (Lamb). She is survived by: her children, Thomas Lester, III of Little Falls, Sarah DeRocco (Lester) of Little Falls and Evelyn (Joseph Burnham, Sr.) of Hamilton; her siblings, Evelyn (Robert Moore) of Durham, NH and Michael Griffith of Ilion; her grandchildren, Joselyn DeCook (DeRocco), Joseph DeRocco, Charlotte Lester, Chelsea Lester, Ainsley Lester, Joseph Burnham, Jr. and Cole Burnham; and her great grandchild Oliver DeCook. She is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home (100 Otsego St, Ilion, NY 13357). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. (100 Otsego St, Ilion, NY 13357). A burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at the North Columbia Cemetery.
In honor of her love of animals, please consider a donation in loving memory of Liz to the Herkimer County Humane Society, 514 State Route 5S, Mohawk, New York 13407.
