[2] Elen's younger sister, Siarlot, was born two years later (1910–1993),[2] followed by her brother Hugh Griffith (1912–1980), who became a world-famous actor, winning an Oscar for his part in the movie Ben-Hur.

She, along with another pupil, Gwilym Roger Jones, the minister's son, had the opportunity to sit a scholarship exam to continue their education at Llangefni County School, which she was able to do.

[2] After winning the advanced certificate, she studied for two years at Bangor Normal College[2] At the age of 20 she passed her final examinations and gained a teaching position.

She attended tonic sol-fa classes on Sundays in the Capel Paradwys, Llanallgo, where she practiced singing.

[2] She received recognition for her parts in Dwy Briodas Ann in 1973 and Merch Gwern Hywel in 1976, both works by Saunders Lewis.

She played Miss Brooks in Joni Jones and Ann Robaits in Hufen a Moch Bach (Cream and Pigs).

She was described as a 'one take actress' by John Hefin Evans, and Nerys Hughes praised her for her never forgetting her lines and for her professionalism.

She filmed different TV series, held classes for Welsh learners, gave talks, wrote for local newspapers and magazines, and was a judge for the eisteddfodau.

[2] Along with her husband, she founded a club for pensioners in the Old School, and belonged to other groups such as the Bro Dyfnan choir and the Merched y Wawr.

She was also awarded the Gee Medal due to her unwavering loyalty to the Sunday School and her religion.