Patricia Griffith

Patricia A. "Pat" Griffith, 74, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, MD.  She was a long-time resident of Mt. Airy, MD, until she retired and moved to West Ocean City and became the original Fancy Beach Lady. She was the loving and devoted wife to the late Edward Griffith, Jr., whom she married Sept. 26, 1959.

Born Sept. 13, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Doris H. Landgraf Slivecky and John Kutcher.

Surviving are her children, Eddie "Sonny" (Carolyn) Griffith, Robin Griffith (Kevin) Grove and Lisa (Richard) Griffith; grandchildren, Ricky Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Marshall Hanselman, Kari Calhoun, Kevin Griffith, Kelli Griffith, Ty Griffith and Lydia Griffith; great-grandchildren, Lily, Charlotte, Ally, Ava, Ana, Brandon, Jr., Alyssa, Kalleigh, Kevin, Jr., Steven and Krista; sister, Helen Fader Arthur; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by son, George Griffith, in 2015.

She was a proud graduate of TCHS of Baltimore.  Her long career in the banking industry was marked by numerous promotions, awards and achievements. She was an inspiring woman of God whose faith ran deep and was reflected in every aspect of her life. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Union Bridge, MD and a member of the Holy Savior/St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City, MD where she was a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary Group.

Pat’s life was a testament to the true meaning of family. She cherished her family above all else and was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones. She enjoyed celebrating at family gatherings, reading, gardening, debating politics, and her outings with her fellow Fancy Beach Ladies; Helen, Nancy, and Char and as a member of the Seaside Red Hatters.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 9190 Church Street, Union Bridge, MD with the Rev. Jason Worley as officiant.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Maryland.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.