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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Deborah Griffith Smith was one of my friends in school. I will miss her dearly. I loved her as though she was my biological sister. I will cherish the moments that we shared together forever. I will always remember the prayer we shared at the last class reunion.
Dear girls, I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know the loss of a mother and I miss mine everyday. I will keep you both in my prayers as you navigate thru this season of grief. Your sweet mama is now well and healed and with God. I’m thankful for that. Bless you both Love always!
So very sorry for your loss.
Deborah and I met in high school and played basketball together. I have great memories of us competing, laughing, riding the bus and becoming great friends! I’ll cherish those memories & always smile when I think of you!
I loved her so much. Jeff did my tree Service and we knew them from church. Broke my heart to lose Jeff. Deborah called me and would share her grief and we became closer that way. She was such a wonderful person, beautiful lady inside and out. She loved the Lord. I know where she is tonight! My love and sympathy to the family. Much love, “Dr. Boone” ie. Sharon
To the family of Deborah Lynn Griffin: Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of your loved one. She was so sweet and such a fighter to the end. We know you have a lot of precious memories. We are asking God to grant you extra mercy, grace, and strength during this time and in the days to come. Bruce and Rama Jean Franklin
I only med Deborah a short while ago, but her sweet nature made it feel like we had been friends for a long time. We swapped plant clippings and every time I see that plant I will remember her. She was a beautiful lady inside and out!! My condolences to her family during this time. Her light will always shine.
Deborah was a good person who loved life I enjoyed talking to her when Iseen her