Nina Lee Griffin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

NINA LEE GRIFFIN 1934 – 2014 Nina Lee (Nall) Griffin, age 79, of Plattsmouth, NE, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at her residence. Nina was born on July 25, 1934 to Benjamin Michael and Florence Lucille (Pierce) Nall in Kinsley, KS. She was raised and schooled in Wichita, KS. Nina met the love of her life, John J. Griffin Jr. and they were later married on March 14, 1953 at McConnell Air Force Base Chapel in Wichita, KS. Since John was in the US Air Force, they made their home in several different locals, from as far north as Alaska to Florida, and New York to California, and many Air Force Bases in-between, settling in Bellevue, NE in 1985. Nina and John built their dream home at Osage Ranch in Plattsmouth, NE in 2005 and they have resided there since. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. Nina was a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, artist, and a quilt maker. She was a Charter Member of the Bellevue Artist's Association, and belonged to the Major Isaac Sadler-La Belle Vue Chapter of the DAR, the P.E.O. (chapter at large), as well as the Omaha Chapter of the NLAPW (National League of American Pen Women). Nina is survived by her husband: John J. Griffin Jr. of Plattsmouth, NE, three sons: John J. Griffin III and wife Cheryl of Bellevue, NE, William M. Griffin and wife Erin of Bellevue, NE, Patrick E. Griffin of Plattsmouth, NE, two daughters: Katherine A. Cuadros and husband Ricardo of San Antonio, TX, Theresa M. Youngken and husband James of Vancouver, WA, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary Nall of Beaufort, NC, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Florence Nall and her brother: Benjamin M. Nall Jr. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The Family suggests Memorials to Church of The Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE.

Nina Lee Griffin

July 25, 1934 - February 14, 2014