Elizabeth "Libby" Wall Griffin

Elizabeth "Libby" Wall Griffin obituary, Asheboro, NC

Elizabeth "Libby" Wall Griffin

Elizabeth "Libby" Griffin Obituary

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A fervent follower of Christ. She walked this earth with love, dignity, compassion, courage, humility, and grace. Her genuine kindness and sweet warmth blessed everyone and anyone. She had a heart of gold, from which she served the entirety of her life. Fortunately for many, she served some of her goodness on a plate, known for some of the best food one could experience.

Elizabeth “Libby” Griffin 83, of Asheboro passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2026. Libby was born on May 1, 1942 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to Gurney Lee and Stattie Crowder Wall. Libby was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She was a devoted leader at Sunset Avenue Church of God for over 60 years. She had several careers, AVS Catering for 20 years, Libby Faye’s Sunday Company, Randolph Bank, and Advisors Financial Center for over 20 years. Libby Griffin gave all.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Cornelius “Neal” Griffin Jr. of the home, son: Cornelius “Neal” Griffin III (Jennifer) of Asheboro, daughter: Elizabeth Deanna Clement (Matt) of Asheboro, brother: Charles Wall of Wake Forest, grandchildren: Christian O’Briant of Concord, Elizabeth O’Briant of Cameron, Lucy Griffin of Charlotte, Jessie Griffin of Charlotte, Harrison Clement of Raleigh. She had many nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Libby was predeceased by her parents, son, Marty Griffin, son, Chris Griffin (widow Stacy Griffin of Charlotte), brothers, LT and Gary Wall, and sisters, Joyce and Clarie Wall.

Libby’s family thanks her personal caregivers and the caring staff at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 14, 2026 at 2;00 pm at Sunset Avenue Church of God with the Rev. Boyd Byerly and Pastor Randy Lee presiding. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:45 pm prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

If you would like to participate in the services for Libby, but are unable to attend in person, you may join the livestream by clicking here.

Memorials can be made to the Libby Griffin Charitable Fund, 928 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Online condolences can be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com

Pugh Funeral Home is proudly serving the Griffin family.

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437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203

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