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Mary Louise Griffin passed away July 7, 2022, in Yankton, South Dakota at the age of 97.

Louise was born September 15, 1924, in Sundance, Wyoming, to Frank and Bessie (Arnold) Mitts, the first of ten children. Louise grew up and attended school in Sundance.

She married Joseph Beal in 1944 and they made their home on the Beal ranch southwest of Sundance until his death in 1957. Louise then moved to Sheridan, where she attended and graduated from cosmetology school.

After graduating, she moved to Gillette, worked as a beautician and met Buster Griffin. They were married September 6, 1959 a...