On April 8, 2026, at 5:20 p.m. our dearly beloved, charming, witty, and beautiful sister, Cynthia Y. Griggs, 58, of Danville, VA and formally of Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this life at UVA Medical Center, Charlottsville, VA. She was born in Martinsville, VA on December 6, 1967, to the late Roosevelt “Pat” Griggs and Judia Hairston Griggs. Our father affectionatley referred to her as “Pooh.”
In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by her son, Paris Jerome Millner.
Cynthia was a faithful and active member of Mt. Sinai Apostle Church. Later she began attending Refuge Temple Ministries and Truth & Worship Ministries. She was a graduate of Fieldale Collinsville High School class of 1986.
Cynthia leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Debbie Vaughn of Martinsville, VA; one brother, William King, Sr. (Lynette), four nieces; eight nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12 noon with the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville with Bishop Alan Preston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville.
The family will receive friends at Hairston Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Sorry for your loss Debbie and your family may God give you strength for this journey and peace in your heart that it is the will of God
Prayers and love extended to Debbie Vaughn and the entire family. Remembering Cynthia as a baby from Mt. Sinai when I was a member there.
I graduated with Cynthia from FC. I remember that we had several classes together. My prayers going out to her family and friends.
It comes as a shock to hear about the transition of our sister in Christ, Cynthia Griggs. We grew up together at Mt. Sinai ACCG. She was a sweet person and an awesome singer. She was one of the lead vocals for the Young People's Choir founded & directed by the Late Pastor PH Motley, my mother. She had this Big Voice that would move the entire church into serious worship. Sooo many wonderful memories. Our hearts go out to her sister, Debbie Vaughn, and her entire family. Be Encouraged...... Bishop Mandell & Prophetess Denisa Motley
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