Jacquelyn Griffin

Jacquelyn Griffin, 71, of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. A memorial visitation for Mrs. Griffin will be Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the family. 

Jacquelyn was born on January 15, 1948 in Steely, Missouri, a daughter of L.C. Pugh Sr. and Elma (Woodson) Pugh. She married Irving Griffin on March 18, 1965 in Chicago. Mrs. Griffin worked as a housekeeper running her own business for many years. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and rejoiced in preaching and living her faith. She also enjoyed cooking and decorating. 

Survivors include her husband, Irving Sr.; children and (spouses), Tandia (Frank) Cain, Park Forest, Ill., Irving Griffin Jr., Rock Island, Ivy Griffin-Tyler (Justin Tyler), Homewood, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings, L.C. Pugh, Henry Pugh, Bruce Pugh, Chuck Pugh, Shirley Herron, and Jean Pugh all of Rock Island. 

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Franklin Bridge, Mabel Williams and James Pugh. Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com

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