Ellen Mae Griggs's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Elizabeth, West Virginia

Ellen Mae Griggs

May 29, 1929 - January 5, 2026 (96 years old)

Elizabeth, West Virginia

Ellen Mae Griggs's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Elizabeth, West Virginia

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Leavitt Funeral Homes

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Ellen Mae Griggs

May 29, 1929 - January 5, 2026 (96 years old)

Elizabeth, West Virginia

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Ellen Mae Griggs Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ellen Mae Griggs of Elizabeth, West Virginia, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Holton Dye and Genevieve Ruth Dye (Fox); her former husband Charles E. Wilhelm; her husband Jerry Griggs; and her siblings, Joe Dye, Donald Dye, Holton Dye, Ann Graybelle, Doris Ott and Grace Jones.

She is survived by: her children, Jenniffer Jones (John) of Mineral Wells, WV, Jeffrey Wilhelm (Becky) of Grove City, OH and Jon Wilhelm (Amy) of Plain City, OH; her grandchildren, Mark Jones (Shavonna), Tammy Sampson (Mark), Megan Hill (Michael), Eric Wilhelm (Macie), Hannah Ritchie (Brandon) and Stephanie Kane (David); her great grandchildren, Cari, Katelyn, Matthew, Kasie, Michelle, Hudson, Piper, Josie and Logan; her great great grandchildren, Hayden, Reese and Wrenley; and her brother Henry Dye (Mary Lou) of Wheelersburg, OH. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Ellen Mae Griggs, 96, formerly of Elizabeth, WV, went home to the Lord January 5, 2026, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home, following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leavitt Funeral Homes



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403 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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