Karole Griffin
December 31, 2021
On December 31, 2021, Karole LaVonne Griffin passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Karole fought a long hard battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.
A lifelong Iowan native, Karole was well-loved. She was the mother of three children Ronnie Griffin, Melissa Laurie, and Brent Griffin. Despite her large family Karole always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family. She and her husband Ronald worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for their kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Karole was predeceased by her son Ronnie Griffin, her sister Becky Cummins, and her parents Thurman and LaVonne Simpson. She is survived by her surviving husband Ronald Griffin, two children Brent Griffin and Melissa Laurie, 3 grandchildren Jessica Laurie, Jennifer Laurie, and Jayme Laurie, and 14 great-grandchildren. Also, her brothers Skip Simpson and Donald Bryant.
A Celebration of life to be determined at a later date.
Cheryl Hoeg
01/05/2022
Ron and family so sorry to hear of Karole passing.
I remember you both from working at Methodist.
Mary Gibbons
01/02/2022
So sorry for your loss
Rhonda Bryant
12/31/2021
Uncle Ron, Missy, and Brent, I'm so sorry for your loss. Aunt Karole is at peace now. My prayers and thoughts, are with you during this difficult time.
Rhonda Bryant