Mary A. Lynch

Mrs. Mary A. Lynch, 82, of Griffin passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Lynch was born July 28, 1927 in Clark County, Georgia to the late Elder and Frances Alford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Bill Lynch; sister, Louise Norton, Frances Hudson; brothers, Billy Alford and David Alford. Also preceding Mrs. Lynch in death was great-grandson, Lance Corporal Jeffery Walker who was killed in May 2007, while serving in Iraq. Mrs. Lynch is survived by a son, Jimmy Smith of Franklin, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Charles Durham of Griffin, Georgia; special adopted son, Jerry “Pee Wee” Easterland of Franklin, Georgia. She is also survived by sisters, Clara McLean of Madison, Georgia, Vada Harden of Griffin, Georgia, Mae Alford of Conyers, Georgia; brother, Daniel Alford of Griffin, Georgia. Mrs. Lynch also leaves behind grandchildren, Denise Smith, Karen Cann, Teresa Rutledge, Keith Patten, Kim Shepherd, Susan Maddron; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind special and dear friends of hers and the family, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet and Diane Bishop, Mrs. Sue Woodard and Mrs. Alice Faye Beck, all of Griffin. This ends a 5 generation family legacy that started in 1963. Mrs. Lynch was retired from Glass Container Corp. in Forrest Park. After retiring, she continued her love of gardening her flowers and vegetables. She also enjoyed mowing her lawn and being outdoors. She also loved traveling, especially to the North Georgia Mountains. Another joy was working with her daughter, Frances researching the genealogy of the Alford and Lynch families. Mrs. Lynch was a devoted individual to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Anyone that has had the joy of knowing her knew that when she said, “I Love You”, these words came from the heart. Services to be held at Conner-Westbury Chapel Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit the family between the hours of 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday evening. Officiating Pastors are Reverend Riley Fenley, Reverend Ed Lynch and Reverend Gaines Wise will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery followed by a reception at Conner-Westbury Reception Hall.

Mary A. Lynch

July 28, 1927 - October 18, 2009