Emily Joanna Griffor

Emily Joanna Griffor, née Leonard, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Aberdeen Nursing in Trenton, Michigan. She was 88.

Born on June 14, 1938, in Bristol, Virginia, Emily lived a life centered on faith, family, and devotion to those she loved. Her faith was an integral and important part of her whole life, and she maintained a very active church life through her attendance at Grace Point Church in Riverview. She was a homemaker, and in that role, she gave steady care, love, and attention to her family. She especially loved spending time with them, and that love remained one of the defining joys of her life.

Emily was preceded in death by her husband, David; her children, David, Robert, and Dawn; her sisters; and her parents, Earl and Julia Mobley Leonard.

She is survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, and by her sister, Shirley Henderson. May their memories of Emily’s love, faith, and presence bring comfort in the days ahead.

There are no scheduled services at this time. Memorial contributions to honor Emily’s life may be made to the Grace Point Church, 15633 Pennsylvania Rd., Riverview, MI 48193.