Myrtle Griffin-Gornto, 83, of East Palatka, passed from this life on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. A native of Bell, Florida, she resided in Putnam County since 1955 coming from Trenton. Myrtle worked as cashier and bookkeeper at Winn-Dixie for 34 years. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the women’s auxiliary of VFW Post #3349 in Palatka. Myrtle also enjoyed gardening, bird-watching and ceramics in her leisure time.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orie Griffin and second husband, Sidney V. Gornto as well as a brother, Marvin Leo Martin.
Myrtle is survived by a son, Richard Orie “Ricky” Griffin (Lenora) of Interlachen, a daughter Sharon Elaine “Sheri” Turner (Mike Chambliss) of Interlachen, 2 sisters, Marie Lee of Hampton and Bonnie Gilbert of Homasassa, 4 grandchildren, James Bailey (Christie), Jeff Bailey (Lauren), Alaisa Griffin and Will Johnson (Tiffani), 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 17, 2016 at Oak Hill East Cemetery in Palatka with Rev. Willie McKinnon officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Myrtle’s Book of Memories page at www.JohnsonOverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.