Patsy Ruth Griffith, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 10, 2019.

She was born on February 4, 1932 to Mark L. and Gladys Jesamine (Ritter) Burns in Weston, MO where she grew up and graduated from Weston High School.April 1, 1950 she was united in marriage to Harold William Griffith in St. Joseph, MO. After their marriage they lived in Blackburn, MO, Weston, MO and in 1953 they moved to Kansas City North where they made their home. Her husband Harold passed away in August 20, 1997.

Patsy was an active member of the Hillside Christian Church in Kansas City and volunteered for the Salvation Army. She enjoyed traveling and her bridge club and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Mark Burns.

Patsy is survived by her children Gregory Griffith and wife Dolores, Douglas Griffith, Deanna Bell and husband Tim, and Phillip Griffith; grandchildren Mark (Heather) Griffith, Andrew Griffith, Ryan (Angie) Bell, Michael (Jamie) Bell, Carrie (Matt) Larson, Marley Griffith; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. 

Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday February 20th with Visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Hillside Christian Church, Kansas City, MO. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ridgley Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Hillside Christian Church.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.