Annette Jones Griffin

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Date: Jan 21 2022 12:19 PM

Jan 21, 2020, Annette Jones Griffin, a resident of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning on Wednesday, January 19. Annette was born on October 3, 1934, in Dublin, Georgia, and graduated from high school there in 1952. She attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, graduating in 1956, with a degree in music (piano). For many years, she taught piano lessons in both the public school system and her home. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Carrollton for over 50 years, where she enjoyed sharing her musical talents. Annette leaves behind her husband of over 68 years David Griffin formerly of Newville, AL. She is also survived by her three children, Mary Jo Fitts (husband Tom), James Griffin (wife Teresa), and John Griffin (wife Carol); seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, at Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton, with a funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Henry Tyson, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Graveside service and burial will be at noon (CT) on Monday, January 24, at Newville Baptist Church (Newville, Alabama) conducted by Rev. Don Adams, pastor of Oakey Grove Baptist Church (Newville), and Rev. Dr. Tyson.

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