1916
2017
Anne James Griffin, a resident of Charlotte for over five decades died peacefully in her sleep on May 12, 2017. She was surrounded in her final days by loved ones and many beautiful cards and flowers. The birds she loved to watch kept vigil at the feeder outside her window.
Anne was born in Abingdon, VA on March 20, 1916. She was happily married to the late Robert Samuel Griffin. She was the daughter of the late Worley Benham and Annie Riddle James of Abingdon. She was predeceased by two brothers, Worley and Legran and two sisters, Sue Catherine James and Geraldine Mills Gaines. She is survived by one sister, Doris James Fleenor. Anne is also survived by her sons, Robert N.S. Griffin and wife, Fran of Monroe, NC and Randolph James Griffin and his late wife, Sarah Griffin; four grandchildren: Tiffany Griffin, Sherry Teague, Randolph Griffin, Jr and Robby Griffin; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The former pastor of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, the Reverend Frank Marks was a great support for Anne.
Anne's working career began at Farmers Exchange Bank in Abingdon, VA. After moving to Charlotte, she worked at J.B. Ivey's and Co. and retired from First Union Bank of Charlotte. Anne was active in church work throughout her life, inspiring young lives to become more like Christ. She was an accomplished seamstress and an avid gardener having been a member of the Woodberry Forest Garden Club. A true sportswoman, Anne enjoyed traveling, taking her two boys fishing, playing croquet, parasailing, playing and watching tennis matches and playing cards and word games with family and friends.
Anne is lovingly remembered for her adventurous spirit which was always ready to try something new; her devotion to husband and family; her optimistic outlook and her gentleness and compassion. She attributed her long life to taking each day as it comes, having fun and having faith in God.
A funeral service will be held at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 16th at 10am followed by a 3pm graveside service at Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon, VA.
Memorials may be sent to Eastern Hills Baptist Church located at 4855 Albemarle Road, Charlotte NC 28205. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.McEwenFS.com.
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May 7, 2021
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Peggy McAlister
Still missing this lovely lady. I miss your words of wisdom and advice. Love
May 7, 2019
Friend
Peggy McAlister
My dear Anne in heaven I truly miss you. You gave me the void I was missing. I will never ever forget our hours of fun and games. Love you Peggy McAlister
May 22, 2017
We want extend our thoughts and prayers to the Griffin family from the Wagoner family in Louisville, KY. Aunt Anne was so special to our mom, Joanne, and to all of us. Mom had so much fun planning the 3 Sisters reunion for Gerry, Anne, Doris in Pigeon Forge. We all have such fond memories of playing cards and laughing with her at the cabin in Abingdon. Dad still talks about how much they enjoyed the trips he and mom would take to visit Aunt Anne in Charlotte. I'm sure our mom was waiting to welcome her into Heaven. Again we are all so sorry for your loss.
Wagoner family - Bob, Steven, Susan, Cindy and Sarah
May 16, 2017
Laurie B Franklin
Anne was like an older sister to me and we loved each other as sisters. I felt like one of the family. We were next door neighbors for many years and I would visit with her every time I could. We would chat and catch up on the neighborhood news. I will truly miss her and our visits. She was an inspiration to all and loved by all who knew her. RIP dear Anne.
May 15, 2017
Billy Mills
My name is Billy James Mills and Ann Griffin was my mother's sister. To me she was always just "Aunt Ann." We all lived in the James house when I was born and raised in Abingdon, VA. Aunt Ann taught me to read and helped me through school. When I graduated from high school in Abingdon, Aunt Ann had moved to Lynchburg, VA. She wanted me to go to collage, and as my mother and father lived in Bowling Green, KY. Aunt Ann drove from Lynchburg to Abingdon, VA., picked me up and drove me to Bowling Green, KY. so I could enter Western Kentucky College. After graduation from college and entering the U.S. Air force as a jet fighter pilot. I was all over the world fighting the bad guys, but I always kept up with Aunt Ann and sent my love. I retired and moved to Florida where I presently live. I could not come to Charlotte, which left me with a sad heart, because now I am a disabled Vietnam veteran and can not drive or walk. Aunt Ann you with always have my love.
Billy J. Mills-Col. USAF
May 14, 2017
Peggy McAlister
Ann and I spent many fun and wonderful hours together for two years. I will truly miss my girl. In her kitchen a sign that read "back door guest are the best", was so true for Ann. We enjoyed the post men that came in often to see Ann, neighbors and church friends. Ann loved all who entered. The lord knew we needed each other. Rest in peace now my best friend.
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