Phyllis Rita Griffith-McCollin (22 Apr 1937 - 18 Jul 2018)

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St Mildred's Church, Lee St Mildreds Rd London SE12 ORA
Date
17th Aug 2018
Time
12pm
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Grove Park Cemetery Marvels Lane Grove Park London SE12 9PU
Date
17th Aug 2018
Time
2pm

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Tudor Livesey Memorial Hall 225 Perry Hill London SE6 4HD
Date
17th Aug 2018
Time
3pm

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In loving memory of Phyllis Rita Griffith-McCollin who sadly passed away on 18th July 2018

Phyllis was born and grew up in Barbados, she was the first of her mother's seven children, four daughters and three sons.

After finishing secondary education, Phyllis completed a hairdressing course and received a diploma certificate and became a self employed hairdresser.

Phyllis met her husband, Luther in Barbados and they had five children. four boys and one girl.

Phyllis and her husband were a part of the Windrush, he came to England in 1961 and she joined him in 1969. She got a job in the catering field within a week of arriving in the UK.

Phyllis had her sixth child, a son in 1973 (UK) and after a brief period of maternity leave, she returned to work part time.

Phyllis was a hard working woman and a loving mother, who always put the needs of her children first and enjoyed spending quality time with them.

Phyllis was blessed to have seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, (three girls) whom she loved and had experienced great joy holding her first great grand son, this gave her tremendous pleasure.

Phyllis was a sociable person, she enjoyed meeting people and exploring other countries. She liked baking, sewing and decorating.

Phyllis was a practising Christian, which was a source of comfort and solace throughout her life.

Phyllis sadly passed peacefully on the 18th July 2018 with her children, grandchildren and a great granddaughter a round her bed at Kings College Hospital London.

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Idelia Brown wrote

It's a great loss and my prayers are with the family during this difficult time

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JULIETTE CAMPBELL wrote

Greetings and Condolence to all the Family.

I know that words can never bring back mother ,grand ,auntie, cousin or what she was to you all. My deepest wish is that all might be saved in that way you will see her again.

She has departed from among us to returned to the city where no pain,no storm clouds,no misunderstanding ,no unkind words to wrong the heart.That what heaven meant to her.

Phyllis-rest in the sweet by and by
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

People honour you like lillies in SHARON

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George Greenidge wrote

My sincere condolences to the entire family!Phyllis may your soul forever rest in peace.Til we we meet on the other side of jordan ,love always!!

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Leacock Leanna wrote

My dearest aunt, though I knew of you I never fully understood the magnitude of your presence in my life until the passing of my grandmother, your mother. She drew me to you as you were such a treasure to her but distance separated you. I am so glad I met you spiritually that day as we forged such a beautiful relationship. I love you so much my aunty and I am going to miss our telephone calls and our gossip session. You are such a big piece of my life and my heart, even though broken; will never be empty of your love. Rest as beautifully as you lived my darling aunty. PS...please keep your hearing aids in as I will still be calling you every month.
Your favorite (LOL) niece Leanna.

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