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Eleanor Griffith Parris Dies at 87

Eleanor Griffith Parris of Estate Grove Place transitioned into eternal life on Sept. 18, 2025. She was 87 years old. 

Eleanor Griffith Parris

She was preceded in death by her Spouse, Joseph Parris; Mother, Olivia Foy; Father, Alexander Griffith; Daughter, Sharon Sobratti; Sisters, Virginia Andrew, Delores Griffith, Pealine Griffith; Brothers, Alexander Griffith Jr., Joseph Griffith and Clemence Griffith; Step-Daughters, Brenda Hodge, Mary Parris; Step- Son, Ray Parris

She is survived by her Daughter, Annette Parris; Son, Micheal Haynes; Grandchildren, Kenneth Sobratti, Kenisha Sobratti, Kaleef Sobratti, Keian Rogers, Michael Haynes Jr., Sharmaine Martin; Great Grandchildren, Nah’J & Naheem Sobratti, Andrew Messam, Kaiden, KayDee Sobratti; Sisters, Ada Griffith, Joyce Griffith Prescott; Brothers, Melvin Griffith,Calvin Griffith, Joel Griffith; Sister-In-Law, Victoria Griffith; God Children, Nacoya Johnson, Whitney Parris-Martin, Janea Simon; Special Friends, Joan Henley, Ena Berry, Anita Mitchell, Yvonne Charles; Nieces & Nephews, Geraldine (Richard), Laverne, Claudette, Norma, Natasha, Earl, Ptrick (Nadine), Ephriam Jr., Chantele, Chane, Julissa, Tieshia, Alexis, Norma G, Beverly, Patisha, Clement, Zabra, Okpara, Jamila, Joy, Jamine, Annetta, Michelle, Lisa, Davis, Dawn, Jeffery, Janice, Monique, Afiya, Wanda, Joseph, Alexander, Kelvin, Keyesha, Brandi, Calvin, Dexter, Edison, Raymond, D-Wayne, June, Junior, Joletta and Joleen; Cousin and Other Relatives, Petersen Family, Messer Family, Cornelius Family, Boynes Family, Johannes Family, Dennis Family, Lynch Family, Johnson Family, Allen Family, Andrews Family, William Family, Francis Family, Samuel Family, Milligan Family, Abramson Family, Brady Family, Henry Family, Foy Family, Payne Family, Miller Family, Armstrong Family, Edney Family, O’Reilly Family. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Friedensfeld Moravian Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Friedensfeld churchyard. 


Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 

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