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Evon Griffin

10/24/1956 - 10/05/2025

Obituary For Evon Griffin

Evon Griffin

Evon Griffin, age 68 of Knoxville departed this life on October 5, 2025 at UT Medical Center.
Preceded in death by father Willie Henry Satterwhite, husband Alfred Lamar Griffin Sr., son Alfred Lamar Griffin Jr., Sister Victoria Spradling; brother Grisby Workman (Detroit, MI), niece Cheryl J. Whitehead, Shawntia Lasha Davis, and nephew Tori Tamont Griffin.
She leaves to mourn her passing mother Ora Lee Brewer (Detriot, MI) brothers Herny Lee Workman (Lagrange, GA), Forrest (Karen) Workman(Detriot, MI); Sisters Margaret Workman, Jacqueine (Phillip) Brewer (Detriot, MI), and Robbin Brewer (Lagrange, GA); son Terry Griffin; daughter Tashia Griffin; adopted son Tyrone Mackerson; grandchildren Keyisha Murphy, Lamyisha, Lemarina and Za'Rayah Griffin; Cebra Jr., Dewayne, Darius, Rodgerick Jr., Jarvis, Kendrick Griffin, and Jack Chesney Ill; Sciara Griffin, Daishanay Tucker, and Terryauna Griffin; great grandchildren Amirah Gillette, Aโ€™Nyla Hill; Kimora and Azalea Garner; nephews Fredrick Spradling, Joseโ€™and Jaiโ€™Quan Brewer, Detrick (Natalie) Whitehead, nieces Jayla Brewer, Tawana Workman, Katie Griffin, Inga Shadden, Shawnta (Tron) Rogers, and Nya Shadden, special friend Robert Meade and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to name.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00 pm at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

The final resting place will be held at the New Grey Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude in her honor.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com


Condolences & Tributes

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Miss Evon will truly be missed! Many heartfelt memories with the family. You all will remain in my prayers!

Marcus Sligh

To Terry And Family May God Give You All Comfort During The Loss Of Your Loved One.

jdeburns@yahoo.com

My condolences to entire family. I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Susan Tate

My condolences u will truly be missed Rest in Heaven Mrs Evon

Martie Dunlap

Lord be at peace๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Condolences ๐Ÿ’ & Much prayers to her family and immediate friends ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Kathy White Robinson

My sincere condolences for your loss, Evon was so sweet and kind to me. She loved my mother Ms. Bo and Mother loved her. Now you have an angel that you can call on for comfort. RIP Evon ๐Ÿ™

Kimberley Meade

Expressing our sincere condolences to the family of Evon. A wonderful person that I've known since elementary school. Praying for God's peace to surround the family during this time.

Joyce Humphrey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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