Birth date: Nov 13, 1927 Death date: May 24, 2021
Lifelong resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana Yvonne Grace Malley Griffith went to heaven May 24, 2021, she was 93 yrs. Yvonne was born November 13, 1927 in Bogalusa, La. to Joseph and Norma Malley. Yvonne graduated from Bogalusa High Read Obituary
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a special lady to my Mom (Sue Fortenberry). My family took trips to Florida with the SAK group every summer. We had a blast. Your mom loved Conway Twitty. She would say to me Hello Darling almost every time she saw me. Had some good memories. Again I’m sorry for your loss.
Daughter of John and Sue Fortenberry
Jennifer Fortenberry
“Good things come in small packages,” is an idiom people used to use all the time. Anyone familiar with my aunt Yvonne and our relatives in the Malley family certainly would not argue that point; though I doubt anyone would truly refer to her as “small.” She was not small to me during most of the time I spent with her as I was a child and she was an adult and thus by definition she was not small.
My father was her younger brother. “Billy Wayne” she called him, though he referred to himself as “Bill” He always told everyone how pretty his sister was and truly, she was a very pretty lady. He admired her success and her intelligence and was very proud of her. Until his death at the age of 39; visiting my grandparents in their home in Bogalusa and spending some time playing with Susan at Aunt Yvonne’s lovely home was routine. (Frankie was too cool for us little girls as he was a teenager LOL).
Daddy died when I was 11 and after that I regret to say that our contact was not as frequent but through the years when I got older I would come to Bogalusa from time to time. Aunt Yvonne was glad to see me and there was always a hot cup of coffee, a seat at the kitchen table and maybe a piece of pound cake sometimes there with my name on it. She was always ready to catch up on what was going on with me, my family and my life. We would sit at that table, talk about our shared times and heritage and solve the world’s problems.
We connected through email on a regular basis for a while when we both discovered the internet. When I got a cell phone and she was still living at home, I would call her and sometimes we would discuss the Sunday School lesson for the coming week when we found out it was the same for both of us. “I hope you know that I am praying for you,” she would say. Sometimes we prayed on the phone. I miss those times. There is no such thing as someone having too many people who love them enough to pray for them regularly. She was a jewel and I know without a doubt that there is much rejoicing in heaven as she joins her beloved family there.
Frankie,
Words cannot express what Yvonne meant to me. I will treasure every memory I have of the times we spent together either in person or on the phone! Her heart was so enormous and filled with love. Every time I watch an LSU baseball or football game I feel like she is right next to me giving me all the stats on all the players! She was a vessel of knowledge about so man things, our ancestry, our State,the government, and all things educational. She loved her Country and I admired and love her so much. I will always see her beautiful face in my memory.she was a very special person to me . She may be gone but she will never be forgotten. May she Rest In Peace with The Lord!!
Growing up in Bogalusa, Mrs Griffith was like a second Mom to me. Frankie and I spent many hours together and my High School years were blessed because of her and her ability to teach and train. Frankie I am so sorry for your loss. I won’t be able to attend but you and your family are in my prayers. God bless to all, Allen Carlisle
Words can not express the grief that runs through my veins at the loss of Yvonne and the tears I shed quietly. Although through tough circumstances we had to lose contact later in life, we each knew we shared a loving bond. She always treated me like a daughter, told me I would always be hers, and loved me without question. She grieved with me when we lost Nathan as I grieved with her when she lost Frank and Susan. I never doubted any of this. I know she is holding them all now and we will meet up together one day. We made many happy memories from SAK, church, trips and Sunday dinners! One of the funniest is Frank smelling the mailbox he got for Christmas...you had to be there! I love you, Yvonne. Christle
Thoughts and Prayers to Frankie and Family in the loss of your Mom. We were neighbors in Bogalusa and Mr. Frank and Joey were great buddies! Your Mom had so many interests and knowledge and truly loved you and Susan.Ted and Barbara Lewis,Kentwood,La🐶❤️✝️️
My prayers are with Frankie and family. I loved Mrs Griffith Had her for teacher at BJHS before it burnt
And down through years I saw her in town and at Walmart when I worked there. She always had a hug and love for me. And of course graduated with Frankie. please call me if I can help or do anything.
Yvonne,
Was a cousin. My grandmother and her mom were sisters. I can tell you I had many Mardi Gras balls with her and Frank. She has the most beautiful smile. My condolences go out to Frankie and the rest of the family.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS FRANKIE
