Clara Myra Colflesh

C. Myra Colflesh died at age 87, December 22, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Myra was born January 20, 1937, the daughter of Cleo Katherine (Katie) Hamilton and Dana Bryan Griffin of Marysville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter (Bud) Raymond Colflesh, her 4 brothers and sister, Chester Donald Griffin, Dana Ray Griffin, Leo George Griffin, William Franklin Griffin and E. Kathleen Griffin. Myra’s career ranged from keypunch operator to executive assistant to part owner and manager of Little Biddie’s chocolate shop in Dublin, Ohio. Myra was proud to be married to Bud, a member of the Columbus Police Force. Myra was fiercely patriotic and very proud of all 4 of her older brothers serving in WWII. She was equally proud of her Ohio and Union County roots which go back to the early 1800’s. She was a supporter of libraries from helping to create a library in her children’s elementary school to organizing book sales for The Friends Foundation of the Worthington Library. She was an active member of the Worthington United Methodist Church. Myra loved to bake and share her creations. Her family especially loved her home-made rolls and chocolate chip cookies. Traveling family members never left her house without chocolate chip cookies or cookie dough. Above all, Myra loved her family and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her four children, Paul (Pam Lilley) Colflesh, Sara (Steve) Cota, Nancy (Mark Ross) Triffon and William Glen (Bobbi) Colflesh, 12 grandchildren, Chris (Rochell) Colflesh, Jamie (Alex Castro) Colflesh, Dayzia Colflesh, Angela (Zack) McGuire, Daniel Cota, Alexis (Jason) Tiemeier, Sophia Triffon, Melina (Andrew McKinley) Triffon, Crystal (Jason) Taylor, Rose (David Hyland) Colflesh, Morgan (Gareth) Orris, Timothy Colflesh, her sister-in-law Marcella Bowman, 9 great grandchildren, Luca, A.J., Sofia, Karter, Elliot, Aoife, Maisie, Sloane and Elias, as well as many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Tammie Dillon and the caring staff at The Grove at Oakleaf Village. Memorial contributions may be made to The Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries, 820 High St., Worthington, OH 43085. Visitation is from 1 to 3 PM, Saturday, January 4 at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio with a memorial service immediately following.

Clara Myra Colflesh

January 20, 1937 - December 22, 2024