Evelyn was one of nine children born to George and Mary Taweel. A native and long time resident of Beaumont, Evelyn attended Beaumont High School. After graduating, Evelyn started her career in banking as a teller at Village State Bank. After retiring from banking, she worked for the Beaumont BBB. She was member of the American Institute of Banking and loved any chance she could get to be around people. Evelyn also loved being a homemaker and raising her son. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved spending time with them.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leon C. Griffith and her siblings. Evelyn is survived by her son Kenneth.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Kenneth, who she loved dearly, and leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews to share her memory.
A Celebration of Evelyn's Life will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 1 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with a Gathering of Family and Friends at 12 PM on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 before the service.
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