Deborah Lynn Griffin, 59, of Morganton, NC, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on November 2, 1964, she was the daughter of Margaret Newton Smith and the late Gerald Carlot Smith. Deborah was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and attended Mulls Grove Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren, flowers, yardwork, her mules, and her animals.
Deborah is survived by her daughters, Caroline Wyatte (Ethan) and Brittany Vinesett; granddaughters, River, Willow, and Wren Wyatte; brother, Timothy Gerald Smith (Rhonda); and niece, Morgan Smith.
In addition to her father, Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Russel Griffin.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. in the church with Dr. Jack Hodges, Rev. Dean McCurry, Rev. Ronnie LaFevers, and Mr. Ethan Wyatte officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry for the loss of your mom. Had some wonderful times with your mom an you girls. Praying for you all!
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Remembering you, sweet friend.
So sorry about the passing of Deborah prayers and hugs for all
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Ethan, Caroline, Brittany and family Our thoughts and prayers are for Gods blessings to be upon you all. Cherish the memories and love. We love you very much. Love, uncle Mike and aunt Danita.
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God bless your family during this time of loss. I’m praying for you all to receive comfort from our Lord and Savior. With love and prayers, Danita Belas
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Sending Prayers 🙏 for the Family! I worked for a short time with Deborah, My Son worked with her Husband Jeff for a while. Rest in peace sweet Deborah 🙏
Deepest condolences to the family. I was lifelong friends with her late husband Jeff. She will be missed
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Sending my condolences to family. I'm happy I got a chance to see her at Western Region meeting and afterwards to talk with her weeks after. She was very caring and sweet person. Reshonda Rascoe
Deborah & I went to Mull, Salem ,& Freedom. So sorry to hear of her passing am praying for family. May GOD wrap y’all in his arms & bring you comfort & joy during coming days. She was a sweet person and loved by all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏼🙌🏼
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Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Deborah and I met years ago when I rescued an injured red tailed hawk from her property. She keenly followed its recovery at Carolina Raptor Center and was able to release it back to her property. I remember her sharing the experience with me and how excited she was. A truly kind and caring soul gone much too soon.