Bernice Catherine Bailey Griggs

Chesterfield, SC – Ms. Bernice Catherine Bailey Griggs, age 86, went to her heavenly home on the evening of July 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Cross Roads Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Max White and Brent Taylor. Following the service, Ms. Griggs will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church and between the hours of 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday at Ms. Griggs home.

Ms. Griggs was born on January 8, 1939, on a cold snowy night in Ruby, SC. She was the cherished and 2lb premature infant miracle of the late William Sail Bailey and Carrie Tucker Bailey. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Manufacturing and a faithful member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, where she actively participated in the WMU, the church choir, Vacation Bible School, and served as a Sunday school teacher. An avid reader, Bernice found joy in her daily Bible study and Guideposts devotions. Her hobbies included bird watching, tending to her flowers, and playing bingo. She also enjoyed the annual shopping trip with her church family and held a special affection for her cats, particularly her beloved pet, "Blackie."

In addition to her parents, Ms. Griggs was preceded in death by her brother Charles "Sonny" Bailey; husband, Rayvon Griggs; daughter-in-law, Sandy Griggs; her grandson, Mark Davis; and her cherished dog, "Pepper"

She is survived by her children: Lynne (Allan) Davis of Cheraw, SC; Karen (Kendall) Smith of Chesterfield, SC; William Ray Griggs of Winston Salem, NC; and Barry (EM) Griggs of Wadesboro, NC. Ms. Griggs was also a proud grandmother to Donna (Steve) Schaap of Iowa; Dawn (Larry) Lewis of Hartsville, SC; Holly (Bryan) King of Ruby, SC; Jessica Woodall (Mac McCormick) of Chesterfield, SC; Kari (Eric) Burleson of Charlotte, NC; Avner Griggs of Wadesboro, NC; and one grandchild who is soon to arrive. Additionally, she leaves behind nine great-grandchildren and her brother, Michael (Artis) Bailey of Hartsville, SC, along with special friends Doris Johnson, Grace Stack, Elma Jenkins, Bernice Ratliff, and her beloved Cross Roads Baptist Church family. 

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield and caregivers Sherry Huneycutt, Marilyn Crowley, Gloria Curtis, Brenda Curry, and special caretaker, 9 year old Nancy Ayala for their exceptional care and support during this time.

In honor of her memory, donations may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church, located at P.O. Box 72, Ruby, SC 29741.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Griggs family.