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Obituary For Caroline Virginia Griffin Broome
MRS. CAROLINE VIRGINIA GRIFFIN BROOME- Age 85, - Of Decatur, Georgia and formerly of Dalton, Georgia, while surrounded by her loving family passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Mrs. Broome was born on November 19, 1940 to her late parents, Willie Benjamin Griffin and Pauline Davis Griffin. She was preceded by her husband, Willie Frank Broome, brothers, Hugh Gene Griffin, Robert Griffin, Davis Griffin, and Benjamin Brooks Griffin. Mrs. Broome was a Graduate of Emery Street School Class of 1960, member of Antioch Lithonia Baptist Church, and was a Supervisor at Frito Lays.
Survivors are her loving daughters, Latonda (Kenneth) Milner of Alpharetta, Georgia, Lynn (Michael) George of Ellenwood, Georgia, and Dr. Lonita Broome of Decatur, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Kenneth, Alexis (Jonathan), Dr. Bryan, Maya, Michael, Lauren, and Jada; great grandchildren, Cayden, Michael, Jr., Jaylin, Zyheir, and Journey; two sisters, Willa Faye Williams of Chicago, Illinois, Gladiola Griffin of Dalton, Georgia; sister-in-law, Joyce Broome of Decatur, Georgia; special nephew, Davis (βD. J.β) Griffin; Goddaughter, Patrice Brown Duncan; special niece, Veronica Purcell; special friend, Carmela Kidd; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, her church family, caregivers, and Brightmoore Hospice.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721 on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 P. M. with Rev. William Q. Watkins as the Eulogist. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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Deepest Sympathy Lots of memories on Gaston st in South Dalton. Many families united together and formed one big family that cared for one another. She will truly be missed. Sending lots of love β€οΈ South Dalton Gang and friends.
With Deepest Sympathy Praying for the Griffin and Broom families. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends
My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Family I am Thinking of all of you and wishing each of you, your own moments of peace, sending each of you strength and support.
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Mrs Caroline broome and family it was a pleasure meeting you all and caring for a beautiful soul. She will truly be missed by everyone . Mom has earned her flowers to my sisters. May God give y'all the strength to endure this moment. Just know she's with you all in spirit smiling down because y'all did a awesome job of giving mom the best home care. mom as I called her will forever be in my heart ππππ’
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
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My heart goes out to the family, may God continue to keep his loving arms around the family.
My condolences to the Griffin -Broome family ,Virginia as I called her was such a sweet and beautiful person from the first time I met her growing up in Dalton ,ππΏfor the family.
Lord Have Mercy.....there are simply no words sufficient to express me and my family, The Brown's sincere sympathy, prayers & condolences to the entire Broome & Griffin family! Mrs. Broome was like a second mother to me whose beauty was both internal & external; Lonita, Lynn & Latonda will continue to carry on her legacy of love, beauty, grace and kindness! Love Patrice, Mrs. Anne Brown, Twyanette, Jackie, Valeria & entire Brown family!ππ½ππ½ππ½β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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