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Zelma Griffin Bunkley

8/16/2021

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​Zelma Griffin Bunkley, age 57, 3516 Garden Valley Road, Ideal, Georgia passed Saturday morning, August 14, 2021 at University Hospital, Savannah, Georgia.

Graveside service will be conducted Thursday morning, August 19, 2021, at 11:30 A.M. in the Rocky Mount Cemetery, Georgia Highway 127, Garden Valley Community, Ideal, Georgia. Minister Phillip Wayne Fowler will officiate.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Zelma was born March 13, 1964 in Macon County, Ideal Georgia to Beulah Williams Griffin and the late Charlie H. Griffin, Sr. She acquired her education in the public school system of Macon County whereas she was a 1982 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School. Zelma was united in holy matrimony to Ronnie Bunkley and to this union they were blessed with one son. She was preceded in death by two siblings, Bennie Griffin and Randall  Griffin.  

She was a lovely lady with a sweet personality. She loved her mother, her son, her grandson, her siblings and her nieces and nephews.

She touched the lives of many and now she’s resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Survivors include: her dear mother, Beulah Williams Griffin, Ideal, Georgia her husband, Ronnie Bunkley, Butler, Georgia: her son and grandson, Desmond Griffin and Braylen Griffin; her brothers and their spouses, Charlie Griffin, Jr., Andrew Griffin, (Mary), Alvin Griffin (Betty), Larry Griffin Sr. (Mary) all of Ideal, Georgia; sister in-law; Doris Griffin, Reynolds, Georgia: an aunt Ola Turner, Oglethorpe, Georgia;  a step-daughter, Akita Searcy (Dontavius), a step-son Ronnie (Visa) Bunkley Jr; two step- granddaughters and two step-grand sons; brothers in-law and sisters –in law, Earnest Bunkley Jr., Clifford (LaTina) Bunkley, Donnie (Rhonda) Bunkley, Jarvis Hodges, Arlene (Joe) Harper and Audrey Chambless;  and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Mary Postell
8/16/2021 08:21:48 pm

Sending heartfelt Condolences to the Griffin family.

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Sandra
8/16/2021 10:09:57 pm

Thanks

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Mary Griffin Linton
8/17/2021 12:05:26 am

Cuz there are not enough words to say how much I'm going to miss u dearly u would pick me up when I was feeling sad I will forever treasure our friendship along with being a cuz my condolences to the Griffin family im deeply deeply sorry u will always have a place in my heart RIP ❤

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Minister Earl Respert
8/17/2021 08:30:55 am

Jeremiah 22:10 says "weep not for the dead nor bemoan him......" My sincere condolences goes out to my cousin Zelma. For in Christ we live and in Christ we die. For the dead in him shall rise first to meet him in the sky. Though we are dead in the world we still live through Christ or LORD.

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Hilda linwood
8/17/2021 08:31:43 am

Loved you sister. Will be missed.

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Simone Butler
8/17/2021 11:49:08 am

Sending my Condolences to the Griffin family from the Butler family. We love y’all and we are here for you all during this time of need.

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Brenda Montford-Cliett
8/17/2021 07:14:07 pm

“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”. Family, you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

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Minnie Respert
8/17/2021 11:26:52 pm

My deepest sympathy to the family, may God strength the family to go through this difficult time
Love you all cuz

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Jane Green
8/18/2021 12:56:35 am

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

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Patricia walker
8/18/2021 03:21:19 am

MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE GRIFFINS FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF SORROW, WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING. REST EASY ZELMA YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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Helen L Journey-Walters & Family link
8/18/2021 07:40:36 am

Deepest sincere sympathy to the family.

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Henry and Maggie Sutton, Vienna, GA
8/18/2021 08:08:24 am

Condolences to the Griffin Family. We are so sorry for the loss of your love one. May God give you all strength today and the days ahead.

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Valerie Lockhart-Snear
8/18/2021 08:52:56 am

RIH Sista!!!❤️❤️❤️ You will truly be missed my friend. I will cherish the 50 years of sisterhood. The memories will warm my heart. The making mud cakes, teaching me to ride y’all horse, sleeping on y’all front porch on the mattress during the Summers, dancing at the Night Spot, and oh how we laughed!!! Those memories are priceless. We were Five Annette Waymon, Ernestine Riley, Deborah McCants, Valerie Lockhart, and Zelma Griffin. The Garden Valley, Ideal, and Atlanta friends. I’m jealous because all y’all are together now. I will see y’all again. Our lasts words on Thursday before God called you home was I Love You!!! Rest easy Sista because you’re in a better place. I will alway lookout for DJ. Bye my sweet dear friend. You were always an Angel!!!

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Delosie Brown
8/18/2021 11:24:35 am

You will be missed what a beautiful soul, love you cuz

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Vernell Jones Mims
8/18/2021 02:12:54 pm

Our condolences to the Griffin family.

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Valerie Sanders
8/19/2021 12:39:23 am

May the family find comfort, during the loss of their love one.

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Peggie Barron Pauldo
8/19/2021 10:55:45 am

May God give your family strength thru this sad time…, always will remember you as a sweet loving friendly person that always had the most beautiful smile …

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Stacey Jones
8/19/2021 11:30:40 am

My deepest sympathy to the family, My prayer is that God will strengthen the family in the days to come.

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Lillie Jenkins Walker
8/19/2021 01:00:43 pm

To: Mrs. Beulah and family:
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Zelma (Sister), a true family jewel. We share your feelings of deep bereavement, and ask God's Holy Spirit to comfort you in this hour. Rest in Peace, Zelma.
The Jenkins Family,

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carolyn jones glover
8/19/2021 02:16:00 pm

Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Griffin Family. May God wrap his loving arms around you as you travel this sad journey!

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Meka Griffin
8/19/2021 04:01:43 pm

R.I.P Auntie Zelma....We all love you and you will forever remain in our hearts...💓

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Rev Moneka Braswell
8/19/2021 04:22:17 pm

I will never forget how we met. I was walking back from your moms house to Aunt Eva and you pulled behind me and said you look like some of my people. Rest easy.

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Melvin Hicks
8/20/2021 03:51:04 am

R.I.P Zelma. To my Garden Valley Homegirl. Extending my condolences to the Griffin Family. Nothing but love in my heart to each and everyone of you all.

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Melvin Hicks
8/20/2021 03:55:20 am

To my Homegirl Zelma. Rest In Peace. Extending my condolences to the Griffin Family. Larry Griffin, you guys have a special place in my heart. I will never forget the fun times we had growing up. It can never be replaced.

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Big J (Blaze)
8/24/2021 04:24:23 pm

Condolences to the family, Zelma will be missed!

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