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Mary C. Griffin

1943 - 2026

Mary C. Griffin obituary, 1943-2026, Pine Grove, MS

BORN

1943

DIED

2026

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Mary Griffin Obituary

MARY WILLIE COLE GRIFFIN was born August 10, 1943, in Pine Grove, Shannon, Mississippi to Everlois Morrison and Henry Jackson. She passed away suddenly after battling with an extended illness on February 15, 2026.Mary graduated from Siggers High School and was the valedictorian of her class in 1961. She continued her education and graduated from Itawamba Community College, worked for former Bell South, received a certification as a script tech, also worked as a substitute teacher, and as a secretary to the supervisor Tommy Lee Ivy for three years.

May 2024 at the age of 80 Mary was the oldest graduate of her class graduating from the University of Mississippi. She maintained a GPA of 3.6 and professors mentioned her sending in assignments at 3:00 AM often.

Viewing 12:00 p.m Service 1:00 p.m. February 28, 2026 at Mt Zion M.B. Church Verona, MS. Services entrusted to Dignity Funeral Home Pontotoc, MS.

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Published by The Daily Journal from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2026.

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Linda Ivy

February 28, 2026

She was very soft spoken, yet firm in her convictions - persevering in body and spirit.

Love to the family,
Linda Ivy and family

Rev. Billy & Wilma Rainey

February 28, 2026

So Sorry! Our Prayers and thoughts are With the Family

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Mt Zion M.B. Church

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292 Coffee St, Pontotoc, MS 38863

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