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Corine Harris Griffin

4/17/2020

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Corine “Tee” Harris Griffin,  age 85, passed on April 17, 2020 at the Perfect Care Senior Living Home in Americus, Georgia. 

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please also be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.  

Corine “Tee” Harris Griffin was born on March 22, 1935 in Macon County, Georgia to the late Booker T.  Harris and the late Clara Tookes. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Willie Mae Hankerson and Hannah Tookes.   At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.  She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Garden Valley where she served on the usher board.  She was employed with Southern Frozen Food in Montezuma, Georgia.  Corine was also a homemaker she loved cooking, sewing, fishing and spending time with her family. 

Corine was joined in holy matrimony to the late L.J. Griffin and to this union seven children were born, one daughter preceded her in death Clara Regina Griffin. 

She leaves cherish her memories: six children, Gilbert (Mary) Harris, Ideal, Georgia, Joyce Griffin (Samuel) Jones, East Point, Georgia, Cynthia Griffin (Lorenzo) Patterson, McDonough, Georgia, Michael Griffin, Ideal, Georgia, Bobby R. Griffin, Atlanta, Georgia, and Shelia Griffin (Leon) Davis, Americus, Georgia; five grandchildren, Keysha Harris (Stephen) Knights, Locust Grove, Georgia, Trae Jones, East Point, Georgia, Samuel J. Jones, East Point, Georgia, Phaedra Griffin (the granddaughter she helped to rear), U.S. Army, and Jessica Davis, Americus, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Eli Knights, Ethan Knights and Elliott Knights; one sister Learel Chisholm, Quitman, Georgia  sister and brother-in-law, Beulah Griffin, Ideal, Georgia, James Mathis, Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews , cousins, other relatives and friends.

23 Comments
Christine McDonald
4/17/2020 11:33:57 pm

To Bobby you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I know the grief you are feeling at this moment. Just know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

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Linda Smith
4/18/2020 01:41:57 am

May God be with the Griffin family.

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Regina Roberts
4/18/2020 12:26:19 pm

Our family is joining with many others in lifting up this family in prayer. We pray you are surrounded by God's love and peace.

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Shontel Wright
4/18/2020 01:14:39 pm

I pray, you will find peace during your time of sadness and grief. Know that , you’re loved and your extended family is praying for you.

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Ewansiha Simmons
4/18/2020 02:12:28 pm

RIP may God bless you and your family. To the Griffin family and friends may you the cherish the love, memories, and wisdom bestowed upon you.

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Mechelle Holmes
4/18/2020 03:35:30 pm

To my best friend Joyce! May God keep you in good health doing this difficult time. Love you

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Jocelyn Chisholm Carter
4/18/2020 07:35:52 pm

Aunt Tee may you Rest In Peace. You will be missed but we know you are sleeping in the arms of Jesus. Love and miss you.

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Lola Strange ( Gospel promoter)
4/19/2020 04:12:17 am

Sorry To Hear Of The Loss Of Your Love One,Be Not This May's,Whatever Be Tide "God" Will Take Care Of You.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼⚘

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Learel E Chisholm ( sister)
4/19/2020 12:45:55 pm

This is to let you know I will miss you immensely. May God bring you peace from your labor down here. You now have your reward! Love you and may God bless!

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Learel E Chisholm (sister)
4/19/2020 04:14:17 pm

Tee, I will miss you immensely. God has taken you to your reward! May you rest forever in the arms of Jesus! Love you forever and always.

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Beurena H. Wakefield
4/19/2020 10:20:50 pm

I send prayers and love 💕 to my friend Learel Chisholm and the family at this difficult time. Remember that there is Peace in the midst of the storms of life. The anchor to hold is Jesus!

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Rev. Joe R. Hairston & the New Home Baptist Church Family
4/20/2020 09:42:51 am

To the Harris and Griffin Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “Weeping may endure for a night BUT joy comes in the morning”.

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Phaedra Griffn
1/18/2022 03:18:20 am

I miss you, may you continue to rest.

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Phaedra Griffin
1/18/2022 03:29:34 am

I miss you soo much Grandma. I remember the things you taught me. Continue to rest. I love you

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Cynthia Patterson
4/4/2022 03:06:14 pm

Mama wanted the best for all her children and grandchildren, she loved each of us with all her heart. She would be so proud of us as a family unit banding together showing love and forgiveness to each other.. that for sure would make her smile :)

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Phaedra Griffin
8/30/2022 11:54:02 am

I miss you Grandma, I pray that you are resting. You are always in my heart. I love you always!

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Phaedra Griffin
1/13/2023 07:08:02 am

I miss you. I will always love you. I pray that you continue to rest

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Cynthia Patterson
6/9/2023 12:53:59 pm

Mama, I think about you all the time I know you are in a better place love you.

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Tyrell hankersom
7/27/2023 08:46:16 pm

I love you aunty may you rest in peace

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Phaedra Griffin
8/31/2023 01:37:24 pm

I miss you Grandma, I love you always.

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Tyrell
9/4/2023 04:21:20 pm

Hey cousin call me I have been asking and looking for you 5612604366

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Phaedra Griffin
1/5/2024 07:29:11 am

Thank you cousin! I sure will!! :)

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Phaedra Griffin
1/5/2024 07:28:09 am

Missing you day by day. I love you always and forever! You left such a great impact on me in this lifetime. God blessed me with having a grandmother like you. You’re always with me, rest in peace!

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