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Joetta Carol Griffitts
1947 - 2020
JOETTA CAROL (BRAKE)
GRIFFITTS, (December 23, 1947 – May 21, 2020) had a real zest for life.
Joetta soared through her early years of life, working hard and
establishing herself as a financially independent woman in an era where
women rarely struck out on their own. With beauty, brains, and talent,
she had many admirers who adored her charisma and witty charm, but it
was Roger Griffitts who won her heart. On August 14, 1976, they wed and
thus began one of the happiest periods of her life. They shared the
same country farm in Washington Court House, Ohio for the next 44 years
and built a life rich in joy and accomplishment: creating a homestead;
wheeling and dealing at flea markets and antique shops; becoming a
successful businesswoman while raising her children at home; jumping
into the unknown to support her husband's dream of creating his own
mortgage company; celebrating the joyous births of four grandchildren;
hosting poker games with dear friends; shopping with her girls and
playing poker with her son; and enjoying frequent gatherings with her
extended family. She welcomed each moment with kindness and humor.
Joetta is preceded in death by her beloved father, James Brake;
favorite aunt, Noma Collins; and special daughter Ashley (Griffitts)
Lamb. Joetta is survived by her devoted husband Roger Griffitts; loving
mother, A. Lorraine Brake; best friend and brother, Jimmie Brake;
children Jessie Willis (husband Ryan, children Audrey and Cole), Justin
Griffitts (fiancé, Sarah Kadunc Landell, child Hunter), Tara Griffitts
(children Cirus and Syd); and the Rodriquez family (Janio, Gigi, Dari,
Cecilia, Edgar, and Carolina), as well as many relatives and friends
who will miss her dearly. A celebration of life gathering is being
planned for the late summer/early fall. In lieu of flowers, please
consider donating to the Dementia Society of America, an organization
that provides support to the patients and caregivers of those affected
by dementia. Donations can be made online or via mail to P.O. Box 600,
Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers
Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com
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