Jessie Bell Griffin Obituary in Augusta at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home

Obituary For Jessie Bell Griffin

Our beloved mother, Jessie Bell Griffin entered into rest Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She preceded in death her mother and father Louis Meriweather and Mary B. Briggs, sister Mary Ann Burgess and son Berniord Thomas.
She was born and raised in McBean, Georgia, graduating from Hamilton Academy High School in Burke County.
Jessie was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord; and was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church for twenty plus years.
Jessie was blessed to be united in holy matrimony to the late Charlie W. Griffin Jr. spanning forty –three years.
She worked several years as a librarian for Paine College; however, her passion was to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children of family and friends. She created and managed a day care center covering a period of 15 to 20 years…. loving every moment.
Jessie leaves behind the following children: Kim Jackson (Harry), Zendea Harmon, Charlie Griffin (Dorothy), and Karren Herrington (Markus). In addition an aunt, Frances Kelly; two brothers, Sylvester Briggs, Howard Briggs; two Sisters Debra and Soretta Briggs; and her bestie Barbara Jean Williams. She also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Kinsey & Walton Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Public viewing from 2pm to 6 pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858

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Our deepest condolences to both the Griffin & Briggs families at this time of bereavement please be assured that death will never be the end for those who believe. Jesse Bell Griffin is now at the right hand of the father and we are thankful for those pivotal moments she shared with us all. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace Barbara Jean Wilson Williams

We offer our deepest condolences to the families of Mrs Jessie Griffin and may the God of comfort and peace be with you always. She will be missed. Jesse, Denise, Jarrod and Jayla Lockhart

We offer our deepest condolences to the children and families. May you carry the happiest of memories of Mrs Griffin with you always and May the God of comfort and peace be with you all today and ahead. She will be missed. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Sending my most heartfelt condolences to the Griffin family. Kim, Zendea, Charlie Jr, and Karren, I pray your memories of your mother comfort you during this most difficult time. Praying for you all. - Shirley McKinney-Peterson

My sincere prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Mrs. Jessie will truly be missed.
Love, Leslie Smith(Harry's cousin)

Mrs. Griffin was a nice and sweet lady. She cared for both of our children at her daycare when they were young. We would frequently call each other on the phone before me moving. Love you Moma Griffin and will miss you. Our deepest condolences to the Griffin family. Harold and Brenda Lester

Mrs. Griffin was a nice and sweet lady. She cared for both of our children at her daycare when they were young. We would frequently call each other on the phone before me moving. Love you Moma Griffin and will miss you. Our deepest condolences to the Griffin family.

Griffin/Briggs family, my family sends our most thoughtful and heartfelt condolences. Ms. Griffin will always be a special part of our memories. She was a wonderful woman whom it was a privilege to know and love.
-Elonia Harris Wilson & Family