Berniece Wilson Griffin's Obituary
Berniece Wilson Griffin, 93, passed away May 24, 2018. She was born August 29, 1924, daughter of John Wesley Wilson and Dena Townsend Wilson in Steele, Missouri. Mrs. Griffin was married 52 years to H. B. Griffin, Jr. who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Ollie, Earl, Ray, and Royce and two sisters, Joyce Helen. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Collierville and the Dorcas 2 Sunday School Class and formerly a member of Leawood Baptist Church of Memphis. Mrs. Griffin retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber with 38 years of service. She leaves three step-grandchildren, several great- and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. and a service celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 26 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the donor’s charity of choice or First Baptist Church, 830 North Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN 38017.
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