Anne Griffin

Elizabeth Anne Griffin, 92, wife of the late David Earl Griffin, passed away April 10, 2024. She was born on January 31,1932 and grew up in the small town of Startex, South Carolina. She was raised by her single mother, Ethel Ingle, as well as her grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Her hard-working mom devoted herself to raising a strong and independent woman. This upbringing gave Anne the confidence and drive to finish college. She attended Converse College for two years and eventually graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS Degree in nursing. After graduation she re-located to Charlotte, North Carolina where she worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital. In Charlotte she met and fell in love with her future husband, David Earl Griffin. They eventually had four children: Bron Long (John), Melody Griffin (Frank), David Griffin (Paige) and Annette Roberts. After many moves, Anne settled in Greenville, South Carolina. near her family in Spartanburg. After moving to Greenville, she took on the roll as the nurse in charge of the emergency room at Allen Bennett Hospital in Greer, South Carolina. Throughout her life Anne was a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and most importantly, being at home with her family. Her family was her greatest joy in life. Anne was a caretaker in her profession and in her personal life. If any of her children were ill or in the hospital, she was the first one at their bedside. She was always the calm levelheaded person in a crisis. First and foremost, she was the consummate mother and nurse. Anne loved to cook and bake for family and friends, a skill taught by her grandmother, Lily. As a child, Lily taught Anne how to grow vegetables, cook and bake. She loved her small garden and loved going outside every day to check on its progress. Most importantly, Anne loved her family. Having her children at home, along with the chaos of four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren running and playing, tearing open Christmas and birthday presents and sharing a meal around the table were some of her most treasured memories. Anne will forever be in the hearts and minds of those she left behind. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2024, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held after the service at the gravesite. Memorials may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation online at pkdcure.org or mailed to, PKD Foundation, P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, Missouri 64187. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Anne Griffin

January 31, 1932 - April 10, 2024