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Gloria Williams Griffin was born on December 4, 1956 to Angulis James Williams, Sr. and Carrie
Williams. Raised in Langley, SC as the youngest of five daughters and twin brothers, Gloria is
predeceased by her father. For the past 21 years, she was married to her loving and devoted husband
Arthur Lee Griffin and lived in North Augusta, SC until the time of her death. Gloria has one son,
Ronnie James Stewart, who was her lifes joy.
Gloria graduated from Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School in 1974, where she was a standout athlete
as a member of the girls basketball team. For the past 28 years, she worked as an employee of the U.S.
Postal Service where she greeted many citizens of Aiken County with her warm and beautiful smile and
professional demeanor. Gloria was recognized by her peers and served as secretary to the American
Postal Workers Union Local 1581.
Gloria was a member of Carey Hill Baptist Church in Edgefield, SC, where she served in the Deaconess
Ministry. Along with her husband, Arthur, she helped found the Christians in Unity organization whosepurpose is to serve the elderly and those in need. Through their efforts, many, many families have
received assistance with housing improvements through the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund. Gloria
worked tirelessly on fundraisers to support their mission work, including the annual signature event, the
Chefs Cook-off, featuring amateur cooks from church and the community.
In her spare time, Gloria loved to travel along with her husband. In addition to numerous cruises to the
Caribbean, Mexico and Jamaica, they often organized group
shopping trips and spent time travelling throughout much of the
Southeast.
Gloria leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Carrie Williams of
Langley, S.C.; her husband, Arthur L. Griffin of North Augusta,
SC, her son Ronnie J. (Criselda) Stewart of Honolulu, Hawaii; four
sisters: Dorothy Pierce of New York, NY, Geneva Walker of
Baltimore, MD, Rosalind (Carl) Smith of Aiken, SC, and Odessa
Williams of Aiken, SC; two brothers: Angulis (Lula Mae)
Williams, Jr. of Langley, SC and James (Velma) Williams of Bel
Air, MD and a godsister, Gwendolyn Corker of Augusta, GA. Also
left to mourn are six stepdaughters: Debra (Arnold) Griffin of
North Augusta, SC, Diane Griffin of Augusta, GA, Deidre Griffinof Conyers, GA, Therese Griffin of Lexington, SC, Sharon Griffin,
of Conyers, GA, and Monique (Anthony) Gunby of Augusta, GA;
two stepsons Andrew (Debra) Griffin of Augusta, GA and Kenneth
Griffin of Columbia, SC; six nephews; one niece; a special family
friend, Sandra Mathis, and a host of grandchildren, great nieces and
nephews, extended family and friends.
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Repast Immediately Following Graveside Service
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Family Life Center
Presiding
Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Sr., Pastor
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Processional
Opening Selection.Combined Choir, Carey Hill Baptist Church
Invocation. Rev. Dr. Adeline MiddletonCarey Hill Baptist Church
Old Testament: Psalm 121:1-8Rev. Charlie Jones
Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church
New Testament: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4..Rev. Helena Thomas
Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church
Remarks.. Rev. George L. Brightharp
Mount Canaan Baptist Church
Musical Selection.. Wayne and Natalie Preston
Reflections(3 minutes)
Christians in Unity - Sister Betty MyersChurch MemberSister Sharryl Turner
FriendSister Brigitte Smith
FriendBrother Ryan B.
Words of Comfort...Rev. Clarence Hill, Pastor
Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church
Solo. Brother Ronnie Shoultz
Eulogy.. Rev. Clifford Williams, Pastor
Carey Hill Baptist Church
Recessional.Combined Choir, Carey Hill Baptist Church
Internment Sunset Memorial Gardens2648 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Graniteville, SC
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Life is but a Stopping Place
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.
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Pallbearers
Deacons Ministry, Carey Hill Baptist Church
Flower Bearers
Deaconess Ministry, Carey Hill Baptist Church
Ushers
Carey Hill Baptist Church
Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Acknowledgements
The Griffin and Williams families acknowledge all of the condolences extended to them during this time.
Every visit, phone call, card and act of kindness has been received with grateful hearts and sincere appreciation.
Special thanks to the pastors and members of Carey Hill Baptist Church, Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church
and Old Storm Branch Baptist Church.
May God Bless You All.
Funeral Arrangements
G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary
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