Emily Faye Griffis (88) of Archer passed away on July 26, 2025.  She has been a long time resident of Gainesville and Archer.  She retired as a medical secretary in 1997.  She was a member of Archer Baptist Church.  She was born near Soperton, Ga., in 1937 to Spurgeon and Lucille Benton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O.W. Griffis of 56 years.  She is survived by her son Robert Michael Griffis, of Archer.  Her daughter Teresa (Terrie) Griffis of Archer.  Her Grandson John M. Griffis (Monica), two great grandchildren Justin and Emily Griffis of Gainesville.  Her sister Betty Jean Wright (Archie) of High Springs, Fl.  Her Brother Jesse Benton (Kathy) of Green Cove Springs.

Funeral Services will be held at Archer Baptist Church with Pastor Michael W. Fox officiating at 1:00 on Saturday August 2, 2025.  Burial will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East.  Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville. Fl.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 352-378-2528.  Please sign the guest book at www.forestmeadowsfh.com.

Donations can be made to Archer Baptist Church, P.O. Box 248, Archer, Fl. 32618, or to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.