Ruth L. Griffin, 68, of Wauchula, passed away on May 2, 2010 at Sun City Center Hospice House. She was born on Nov. 6, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Ruth had been a resident of Hardee County for 35 years, coming from Indiana. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and volunteered with Good Shepherd Hospice. She had been employed as a waitress at the Clock Restaurant in Avon Park for over 20 years. Survivors include her mother, Ruth C. McClain of Columbia City, Indiana; stepson, Jim Griffin (Laura) of Sebring; brother, Alan McClain of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Mary Bower (Allen) of Columbia City, Indiana and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Bishop and Rev. Albert Blum officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Memorial Donation may be made to New Hope Sanctuary Renovation Fund 1999 SR 64 E, Wauchula, FL 33873, Good Shepherd Hospice 4418 Sun 'N Lake Blvd, Sebring, FL 33872, or LifePath Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Dr, Ruskin, FL 33573.