Poplar Branch, NC
Mrs. Doris Owens Griffin, born on October 24, 1933, peacefully passed away on February 21, 2024 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC at the age of 90. She entered this world in Poplar Branch, NC and went on to live a fulfilling life in her hometown.
Doris worked as an administrative assistant for Bank of America until her well-deserved retirement. She was a cherished member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed sports, especially basketball, and played tennis. Doris was very involved with family history and was a voracious reader. She believed in giving back to her community and volunteered with Meals 0n Wheels.
Doris is now reunited in eternal peace with her beloved parents, Noah Owens and Maude Woodhouse Owens, her beloved husband Albert Lindsay Griffin, and her brother, Charles W. Owens. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be remembered by those who knew her best.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Pamela Ciula (Pete) of Virginia Beach, VA; a niece, Charlene Sawyer (Stewie) of Poplar Branch, NC; a great-niece, Danielle Robinson (J. P.) of Winchester, VA; and two great great-nephews, James and Charlie Robinson.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Poplar Branch Baptist Church, 709 Poplar Branch Road, Grandy, NC 27939 with the Rev. David Wallace officiating. Following the service, the family will receive visitors at the church. She will be laid to rest in Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Doris’ name may be made to Poplar Branch Baptist Church, P. Box 247, Grandy, NC 27939.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Griffin family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.