Griffin, Vannette Services for Vannette Griffin, 62, of Longview, will be 3 p.m. today, February 24, 2006, at Welch Funeral Home Garden Court, 4619 Judson Road, with the Rev. Wes Hill officiating. Ms. Griffin died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at a local hospital. Ms. Griffin was born July 23, 1943, in Longview, to Van B. and Trudie Belle Lantron Griffin, and had been a longtime resident of Longview. She was owner of Oilfield Drillers Supply. Ms. Griffin was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Griffin is survived by two brothers, John O. Griffin of Longview, and Doyle R. Griffin of San Antonio; five nieces; one nephew; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 2/24/2006