Jessie (Anderson) Griffith, 99, of Urbana passed away on May 12, 2021.

There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign. Rev. Michael Elmore will be officiating.

Mrs. Griffith was born March 3, 1922 in Fairmount, Illinois the daughter of William Arthur and Mallie (Thompson) Anderson. She married Edward I. Griffith on October 22, 1945 in Champaign. He passed away on April 1, 2005.

Survivors include one sister-in-law, Sandy Anderson of St Joseph, one brother-in-law Carrel Gosnell of Villa Grove and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Orvel, Ralph, William, Paul and two sisters, Novelle and Barbara.

Mrs. Griffith graduated from Longview High School in 1941. After graduation she worked at the Grill Café for 4 years as a waitress, while working she attended the Champaign Commercial College. She worked at Mel Roots Restaurant for 10 years as manager and waitress, then worked at the State Universities Retirement system for 25 years and retired in 1987.

Jessie loved waitress work and meeting people. She loved good gospel music and singing with family and friends. She loved going to many gospel meetings and conventions.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope four Square Church, 2101 E. Washington Street, Urbana, Illinois 61802 or donor's choice.