Michele Marie Griffin

Michele Marie Griffin, 59, of Kansas City, MO, was unexpectedly called Home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Michele was born in Hannibal, MO, on September 15, 1962, to Earl V. Griffin and Judith A. Griffin (Till) and baptized in the Catholic Church. At the age of three, Michele moved to Oklahoma City with her parents where she would be rooted for the next 27 years.

After graduating from Southeast High School, Michele began a long career with AT&T and would eventually be relocated to Kansas City, MO, in 1993. She came to love Kansas City and quickly made it her home. Micheleā€™s love for the Kansas City Chiefs was unyielding. On game days during football season, armed with Chiefsā€™ apparel, she would surround herself by her closest friends to cheer them on to victory. Michele never met a stranger. She had an innate love of engaging in conversation with everyone she was around, even complete strangers. Her smile and laugh were infectious and undoubtedly put others instantly at ease with her. As of lately, she was working for Hy-Vee and developed friendships that she fondly would call family. She was charitable beyond her means and never expected anything in return.

Michele was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Mark Poelzl. She is survived by her sisters, Tracy Stewart (Chet) and Debbie Poelzl, and her nephews and nieces, Scott, Kate, Annie, Michael, Brandon, and Nick. Services are scheduled for Friday, November 5, 2021, at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 N.E. 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO. A visitation will commence at 10:00 a.m. and a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Micheleā€™s private inurnment will be in Oklahoma City at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Saint Patrickā€™s Catholic Church.

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  1. John & Jane Poelzl on November 2, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Debbie, Tracy and family,
    Please accept our deepest sympathy on this terrible time for your family.
    We remember Michele with loving memories of her friendly smile and always kind way.
    We are so sorry for your great loss.
    John & Jane Poelzl



  2. Mike Till on November 2, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    She was pretty much my baby sister! She will be tremendously missed. Already is!



  3. Jen Romas on November 2, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    Debbie, Tracy and family we are so sorry for the loss of sweet Michele. She was always so sweet every time we had the pleasure to see her. I appreciated all of her kindness to us with the loss of Mark. Our prayers will be with all of you during this difficult time.
    Love Jenny, JD, Ben, Alex and Grace Romas



  4. Deeann/David DeConink on November 2, 2021 at 7:09 pm

    I am shocked to read that Michele has passed. David and I always looked forward to the fun get togethers with the Short family including Aunt Judy and Michele. What a terrible loss. Rest with the angels Michele.



  5. Kathy Barclay-Burcham on November 2, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    Tracy and Debbie,
    I was so saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Michele. She was a dear close friend in high school and an awesome co-worker at the phone company. Please know the both of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you.



  6. gayski lorrie on November 2, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. I only met Michele a few times but she left a lasting impression on me. So fun to hang with. The whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.



  7. Joe Poelzl on November 3, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Debbie and Griffin Family,
    We were so saddened and shocked buy the sudden passing of Michele. They say that He never gives us more than we can handle, but I think this is asking too much. I hope that you have all the support you need during these upcoming days. In the few times I met Michele over the years she has always been pleasant and enjoyable to be around. You have the prayers of my family and if you need something just ask.



  8. Cathy and Steve Dunn on November 4, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    So sorry of your loss of Michele. The “family” of Hyvee will truly miss her presence. She was a sweetheart and met so many people just like us.
    God’s Peace to the family. ??



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