Obituary for Denise Lakee Griffiths
Denise Griffiths, a UF English language and literature senior, died Wednesday after succumbing to brain and spinal injuries on January 29, 2020. She was 21 years old. In high school, she excelled in ROTC, debate, and Student Government. In college, she was a long serving Resident Assistant, Membership Co-Director of the UF Chapter of SISTUHS Inc, an Assistant Director of Gatorship, Editor in Chief, past President of the Jamaican American Student Association, and an avid member in the UF Black Student Union.
Denise was a champion of every underdog and a stalwart advocate for equality and justice for everyone in the world. Her decision to register as an organ donor is exemplary of her unselfishness and her willing desire to help those in need. Survived by Mother Kamula McKnight (Lakay), Father Phillip Griffiths, sisters Alani Williams, Kamryn Williams, Dominique Hargrave, Phillippe Brown, and Brother Brian Robinson. Cynthia Gainey (Maternal Grandmother) Gloria McGonigle (Paternal Grandmother), and Ralph McKnight (Maternal Grandfather).
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Denise was a champion of every underdog and a stalwart advocate for equality and justice for everyone in the world. Her decision to register as an organ donor is exemplary of her unselfishness and her willing desire to help those in need. Survived by Mother Kamula McKnight (Lakay), Father Phillip Griffiths, sisters Alani Williams, Kamryn Williams, Dominique Hargrave, Phillippe Brown, and Brother Brian Robinson. Cynthia Gainey (Maternal Grandmother) Gloria McGonigle (Paternal Grandmother), and Ralph McKnight (Maternal Grandfather).
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
6
Feb
2:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Service
Friday
7
Feb
11:00 AM
Passgae Family Church
2020 NE 15th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
Cemetery Details
Location
Pine Grove Cemetery
401 SE 21 Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32641
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