The Richmond News, Sept. 12, 2025

JEANNE GRIFFING

Glenda “Jeanne” Griffing, 82, of Richmond passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Richmond. Jeanne was born March 25, 1943, in Richmond, the daughter of Glenn Gene and Roberta (Scoville) McClung. She was first united in marriage to James “Jim” Nolker of Richmond on Nov. 3, 1962. They later divorced.

She was later united in marriage to David Arnold Griffing of Richmond on Nov. 10, 2010. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2021.

Survivors include her three sons, David “Brett” (Jill) Nolker of Reidsville, N.C., James “Brandon” Nolker of Tulsa, Okla., and Michael “Blaine” (Stacy) Nolker of Hardin.

Other survivors include seven grandchildren: Daniel (Katy) Nolker, Allison (Rupert) Medford, Matthew Nolker, Kaitlyn (Drew) Nolker, Lucas Nolker, Avery Nolker (Niklas Scott) and Kelsey Nolker.

She also is survived by seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Judy (Ted) Weber of Richmond, Jan (Mario) Cefalu of Boise, Idaho, and Kathy Winders of Richmond.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jeanne was preceded in death by her brother, Jerold Richard Winders.

Jeanne was raised by her mother and later adopted by George J. Winders following an accident that claimed her father’s life while working as a lineman. She was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School, and later in life, proudly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Drury College in Springfield.

In addition to being a devoted housewife and homemaker, Jeanne held various jobs outside the home. After completing her degree, she taught at Job Corps in Excelsior Springs and worked as a property manager as well. Her strong business sense proved invaluable in supporting her family through the years.

Above all, Jeanne was a gifted artist. She poured her creativity into painting and drawing, blessing her loved ones with many treasured works of art that continue to be cherished.

She had a deep love for her Lord and Savior, and her faith was central to her life.

Jeanne’s greatest joy, however, came from her role within her family. She embodied everything a mother and grandmother was meant to be.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the donor’s choice. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and memorial services were scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the services at 11. Inurnment was to be in Richmond Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories of Jeanne with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.