Nancy Pat Griffin, age 84, was born January 24, 1934 in Mansfield, TX, the daughter of Austin Sims and Nancy Sue (Shackelford) Sims and had lived in the Messer community since 1982. She was a member of the Heritage Methodist Church of Hugo, the Methodist Ladies Circle and the Methodist Bell Choir. Nancy enjoyed interior design, gardening and church activities. Most especially, she loved her grandchildren. Nancy managed Terry Hill Apartments in Hugo for over 20 years. She married William Dewey Griffin on May 5, 1956 in Arlington, TX. He survives her. Other survivors include: son, Michael Griffin of Messer, OK; daughters, Sharon Robb and husband, Brian of Liberty, MO and Melissa Malone and husband, Jimmy of Boswell, OK; seven grandchildren, Talon Griffin, Bryson Griffin, Christopher Robb, Matthew Robb, Ashley Robb, Lynsey Bounds and Aaron Malone; eight great grandchildren, Tanner, Trace, Colton, Jaxon, Austin, Lainy, Lily and London along with many other relatives and friends. Nancy had a special relationship with two nieces and a nephew, Madelyn Atkins, Patricia (Peachy) Chappell, and Doug Sims.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Douglas Sims and a sister, Margie Green.
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