Rose Marie (Sanfelippo) Griffith

Rose Marie Griffith, 61, of Williamsville, Mo. died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Griffith was born Aug. 27, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisc. She was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Griffith was also an ordained minister and worked with the Friends Ministry, helping to provide food for people in need. She enjoyed spending time with her family and reaching out to others.

On Nov. 4, 1991, she married Timothy A. Griffith in Camarillo, Calif. He survives.

Other survivors include her children, Ashly Griffith of Kilgore, Tex., April Hazel of St. Louis, Mo., Dominic Gajewski of San Diego, Calif. and Tiffanie Griffith of Austin, Tex.; father, Salvatore Sanfelippo of Canoga Park, Calif.; sisters, Anna Sperandio and Mary Westphal both of Milwaukee, Wisc. and Kattie Sanfelippo and Elizabeth Sanfelippo both of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Larry Westphal of Milwaukee, Wisc. and Joe Sanfelippo and Michael Sanfelippo both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will gather and visit with family and friends at 5 p.m. Saturday at New Covenant Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jerry Moore officiating.