Merna Griffith

Merna Griffith passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on February 4, 1946, in St. James, Barbados.

Merna will be remembered for the life she lived and for her work as a hospital clerk. In that role, she was part of the daily work of caring for others and supporting her community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Griffith and Kenneth Bryant.

Merna is survived by her daughter, Katherine Griffith Aiyeku; sister, Melda Griffith Brown; brother in law, Earl Brown; brother, Winston Griffith; grandchildren, Shane Birch, Lumide Aiyeku, Kayode Aiyeku, Ayo Aiyeku; great grandchildren, Avery Birch, Lumide Aiyeku Jr., nephew, Charles Griffith; nieces, Charmaine Griffith, Indira Griffith, Amanda Griffith and her husband Juan Reyes; great nieces and nephews, Charles Griffith, Allison Griffith, Breanna Griffith, Arianna Reyes Griffith, Jaylen Reyes Griffith, Joshua Reyes Griffith, Zemira Griffith, Yelena Griffith, Lianna Reyes Griffith, Allen's and last but not least her personal care provider, Shirley Birch.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on October 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven, 2425 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. A funeral service will follow from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven. Interment will take place on October 26, 2026, at Auburndale Memorial Park, 1889 W Derby Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823.