Alberta Griffin passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Visitation: 6 – 8PM Friday, May 13, 2022.
Funeral Service: 1PM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, 315 E. Elm Street, Hillsboro, Texas 76645. Burial to follow at Penelope Cemetery.
Mrs. Alberta Williams-Griffin was born January 15, 1946 in Malone. She attended Malone Public Schools. She joined Pleasant Olive Baptist Church of Malone at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Terrell. Later under Pastor Carl Oliver. In 1976 she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Sam Griffin. Later in life she she moved to Fort Worth, with her loving and devoted cousin, Shirley Brown Harris. Alberta’s health began to decline, so she decided to move to Waco with her daughter, Judy. She wantd to be closer to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She loved spoiling her family with cook outs, playing games, and family fun. She loved all of her grandchildren. She became attached to Javarrey and Komonay Griffin. Alberta lived with them for some time.
She was preceded in death by her mother Cokquesa Williams; husband, Sam Griffin; great grandson, Marc Abor; and special cousin Pearl Cook.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, four daughters, Sammie Griffin-Davis and Larry of Waco, Kimberly and Blaine Griffin of Malone, Judy Griffin-Touchstone and Jerome of McGregor; son, Calvin Griffin and Trish of Waco; twenty grandchildren; thirty five great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; and a loving devoted cousin, Shirley Brown Harris. She was surrounded by many cousins and friends that she loved dearly.
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My deepest sincere condolences to the family. Will keep you uplifted in prayer.
My love to you, Judy, and your sweet family. Prayers are with you
There is a home where the saints abide and it’s over in gloryland and when your journey is completed and to God you have been true….fair and bright your home in glory your raptured soul will view. Alberta welcome home!
Sorry for yalls loss my god bless, protect, and guide yall through this love yall family 🙏 🙏
Our hearts are broken for your family with Alberta’s passing. She was always a bright light and a joy to be around. Many great memories from her in little ol’ Malone tx. Prayers for you all
My condolences and prayers to the family from one of the old gang.
Thank you.
Thank you all for your prayers and kind words.
The Griffin Family thanks each and everyone of you for your prayers and uplifting thoughts.