GLADYS BERNEICE GRIFFITH, a resident of Green Forest, was born July 8, 1923, in Berryville, a daughter of Leslie and Bertha (Betterton) Jennings. She died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 83.

Mrs. Griffith was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Green Forest.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sherry Griffith of Violonia, Ark.; a daughter and son-in law, Elaine and Carroll McKinney of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Cecil Jennings of Pea Ridge and Bill Jennings of Fort Smith; a sister, Opal Howerton of Berryville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

On July 9, 1938, she was united in marriage with Rue Griffith who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Mary Louise; and three brothers, Lloyd Jennings, Raymond Jennings, and Junior Jennings.

Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel with Rev. Marvin Emmons and Buster Powell officiating. Interment was to be in the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.