gloria griffin funeral program

7/23/2019 Gloria Griffin Funeral Program

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Gloria Williams Griffin was born on December 4, 1956 to Angulis James Williams, Sr. and Carrie

Williams. Raised in Langley, SC as the youngest of five daughters and twin brothers, Gloria is

predeceased by her father. For the past 21 years, she was married to her loving and devoted husband

Arthur Lee Griffin and lived in North Augusta, SC until the time of her death. Gloria has one son,

Ronnie James Stewart, who was her lifes joy.

Gloria graduated from Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School in 1974, where she was a standout athlete

as a member of the girls basketball team. For the past 28 years, she worked as an employee of the U.S.

Postal Service where she greeted many citizens of Aiken County with her warm and beautiful smile and

professional demeanor. Gloria was recognized by her peers and served as secretary to the American

Postal Workers Union Local 1581.

Gloria was a member of Carey Hill Baptist Church in Edgefield, SC, where she served in the Deaconess

Ministry. Along with her husband, Arthur, she helped found the Christians in Unity organization whosepurpose is to serve the elderly and those in need. Through their efforts, many, many families have

received assistance with housing improvements through the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund. Gloria

worked tirelessly on fundraisers to support their mission work, including the annual signature event, the

Chefs Cook-off, featuring amateur cooks from church and the community.

In her spare time, Gloria loved to travel along with her husband. In addition to numerous cruises to the

Caribbean, Mexico and Jamaica, they often organized group

shopping trips and spent time travelling throughout much of the

Southeast.

Gloria leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Carrie Williams of

Langley, S.C.; her husband, Arthur L. Griffin of North Augusta,

SC, her son Ronnie J. (Criselda) Stewart of Honolulu, Hawaii; four

sisters: Dorothy Pierce of New York, NY, Geneva Walker of

Baltimore, MD, Rosalind (Carl) Smith of Aiken, SC, and Odessa

Williams of Aiken, SC; two brothers: Angulis (Lula Mae)

Williams, Jr. of Langley, SC and James (Velma) Williams of Bel

Air, MD and a godsister, Gwendolyn Corker of Augusta, GA. Also

left to mourn are six stepdaughters: Debra (Arnold) Griffin of

North Augusta, SC, Diane Griffin of Augusta, GA, Deidre Griffinof Conyers, GA, Therese Griffin of Lexington, SC, Sharon Griffin,

of Conyers, GA, and Monique (Anthony) Gunby of Augusta, GA;

two stepsons Andrew (Debra) Griffin of Augusta, GA and Kenneth

Griffin of Columbia, SC; six nephews; one niece; a special family

friend, Sandra Mathis, and a host of grandchildren, great nieces and

nephews, extended family and friends.


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Repast Immediately Following Graveside Service

Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Family Life Center

Presiding

Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Sr., Pastor

Old Storm Branch Baptist Church

Processional

Opening Selection.Combined Choir, Carey Hill Baptist Church

Invocation. Rev. Dr. Adeline MiddletonCarey Hill Baptist Church

Old Testament: Psalm 121:1-8Rev. Charlie Jones

Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church

New Testament: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4..Rev. Helena Thomas


Remarks.. Rev. George L. Brightharp

Mount Canaan Baptist Church

Musical Selection.. Wayne and Natalie Preston

Reflections(3 minutes)

Christians in Unity - Sister Betty MyersChurch MemberSister Sharryl Turner

FriendSister Brigitte Smith

FriendBrother Ryan B.

Words of Comfort...Rev. Clarence Hill, Pastor


Solo. Brother Ronnie Shoultz

Eulogy.. Rev. Clifford Williams, Pastor

Carey Hill Baptist Church

Recessional.Combined Choir, Carey Hill Baptist Church

Internment Sunset Memorial Gardens2648 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC


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Life is but a Stopping Place

Life is but a stopping place,

A pause in what's to be,

A resting place along the road,

to sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys,

Different paths along the way,

We all were meant to learn some things,

but never meant to stay...

Our destination is a place,

Far greater than we know.

For some the journey's quicker,For some the journey's slow.

And when the journey finally ends,

We'll claim a great reward,

And find an everlasting peace,

Together with the Lord.

Author unknown


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Pallbearers

Deacons Ministry, Carey Hill Baptist Church

Flower Bearers

Deaconess Ministry, Carey Hill Baptist Church

Ushers

Carey Hill Baptist Church


Old Storm Branch Baptist Church

Acknowledgements

The Griffin and Williams families acknowledge all of the condolences extended to them during this time.

Every visit, phone call, card and act of kindness has been received with grateful hearts and sincere appreciation.

Special thanks to the pastors and members of Carey Hill Baptist Church, Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church

and Old Storm Branch Baptist Church.

May God Bless You All.

Funeral Arrangements

G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary


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