Patsy Griffin Obituary (1939 – 2021) – Pflugerville, TX
Patsy L. (Johnson) Griffin
Patsy Griffin received her angel wings on October 2, 2021 after passing away from natural causes. Patsy Johnson was born near Buckholtz, Texas, on August 14, 1939, to her parents Andrew Johnson (deceased) and Ella Marie Scott (deceased). She was educated at a country school in Liberty Hill, TX, then attended and graduated from high school from Evans School in Slaton, TX. After graduating from high school, she attended Southwestern Christian College for two years before marrying and becoming the wife of a preacher to her ex-spouse Herbert H. Griffin. Patsy Griffin had four passions: (1) love of God, (2) love of family, (3) love of singing, and (4) love of basketball. She was baptized at 20th and Burch Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX in high school. After moving with her husband Herbert and children from Corpus Christi, TX, she became a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Austin, TX since 1970. She also attended the Southside Church of Christ in Austin, TX for several years . Patsy taught Sunday School in both churches for many years. The children loved her and respected her. Patsy was a member of Seasoned Saints at Christ Church in Eastside. She really enjoyed her travels with the seasoned Saints. Patsy continued to be a dedicated member of the Church of Christ until his passing. Patsy loved to sing. Music was always on, played or sung in her home. On the way home from church, she and her children would harmonize gospel songs or secular songs. In the summers leading up to college, she sang the viola in the Southwestern Christian College Choir. The choir has traveled extensively throughout the United States and parts of Canada to different venues and churches. She continued with the choir in her college career at Southwestern Christian College of which she was a long-time supporter. She was also a member of the History Club and the Dorcas Club (public service organization) in Southwestern. Later in her life, Patsy sang in the choirs of the Eastside Church of Christ and Southside Church of Christ in Austin, Texas. Patsy loved and adored her large and extended family. She was the griot of the family and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history and ancestry of the family. She regaled people with stories of her wonderful maternal grandmother “Granny” who raised her part of her childhood. She has told many stories about her adventures and travels with the Southwestern Christian College Choir. Anyone who was researching family history usually came to see Patsy first. After her diagnosis of dementia, she lamented the fact that she gradually forgot much of the family history. Growing up, Patsy was active in sports, especially basketball. As an adult, she would go to the park and sometimes play basketball with her sons Halbert and Cédric to keep her game alive. Her face always lit up when she watched girls’ basketball in person or on TV or watched the WNBA / NBA. She could discuss basketball strategy like she was a coach. Patsy had a great sense of humor, a loving mind, and a generous manner. She always had a positive impact on everyone she met. She also had a strong will! Patsy enjoyed reading the Bible and mystery books, and doing puzzles. She learned from her grandmother to be independent and to handle difficult situations without delay. She learned to use all her faculties and resources to succeed no matter what. These are lessons that she also passed on to her children. Patsy worked for over 30 years for the Internal Revenue Service, where she was a valuable asset to the service. She learned to speak in public as a member of the IRS chapter of Toastmasters International for several years. Her gentle nature and deep love will be missed by all of us. The family thanks Encompass Health Care, AGE of Central Texas and Live Oak Assisted Living for the good care of our mother and the support given to the family. Patsy is predeceased by her mother Ella Marie (Johnson) Roquemore, her father Andrew Johnson and her son Sir Cedric E. Griffin. Those left behind to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy of life are her children, Nephiteria Griffin, Jocelyn Griffin (Joseph Jimenez), Halbert Griffin (Martha Griffin) and Mecia Griffin; grandchildren Frank Christopher Brown (Brianna Brown), Jessica Jimenez (Kenyatta Marshall), Jeremiah Dawson, Joseph P. Jimenez, Jennifer Guillory (Joseph Guillory), Justin Jimenez, Julia Collins (Arte Collins), Oscar Griffin, Kenya Griffin, Joy Griffin, NaTesha Davis (Dushawn Davis), Endicott McCray (Shante McCray) and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Bessie Flewellen (Fred Flewellen) and Barbara Roquemore. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of helping the community, please donate or mail your check payable to “AGE of Central Texas, in memory of Patsy Griffin, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 2, Austin, TX 78705 “Or go to the website https://ageofcentraltx.org and select Donate. A visit and gathering of family and friends for Patsy will take place on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden / Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. One funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10:30 am at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Good memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared on www.cookwaldencapitalparks .com for the family Griffin.
Patsy Griffin received her angel wings on October 2, 2021 after passing away from natural causes. Patsy Johnson was born near Buckholtz, Texas, on August 14, 1939, to her parents Andrew Johnson (deceased) and Ella Marie Scott (deceased). She was educated at a country school in Liberty Hill, TX, then attended and graduated from high school from Evans School in Slaton, TX. After graduating from high school, she attended Southwestern Christian College for two years before marrying and becoming the wife of a preacher to her ex-spouse Herbert H. Griffin. Patsy Griffin had four passions: (1) love of God, (2) love of family, (3) love of singing, and (4) love of basketball. She was baptized at 20th and Burch Church of Christ in Lubbock, TX in high school. After moving with her husband Herbert and children from Corpus Christi, TX, she became a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Austin, TX since 1970. She also attended the Southside Church of Christ in Austin, TX for several years . Patsy taught Sunday School in both churches for many years. The children loved her and respected her. Patsy was a member of Seasoned Saints at Christ Church in Eastside. She really enjoyed her travels with the seasoned Saints. Patsy continued to be a dedicated member of the Church of Christ until his passing. Patsy loved to sing. Music was always on, played or sung in her home. On the way home from church, she and her children would harmonize gospel songs or secular songs. In the summers leading up to college, she sang the viola in the Southwestern Christian College Choir. The choir has traveled extensively throughout the United States and parts of Canada to different venues and churches. She continued with the choir in her college career at Southwestern Christian College of which she was a long-time supporter. She was also a member of the History Club and the Dorcas Club (public service organization) in Southwestern. Later in her life, Patsy sang in the choirs of the Eastside Church of Christ and Southside Church of Christ in Austin, Texas. Patsy loved and adored her large and extended family. She was the griot of the family and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history and ancestry of the family. She regaled people with stories of her wonderful maternal grandmother “Granny” who raised her part of her childhood. She has told many stories about her adventures and travels with the Southwestern Christian College Choir. Anyone who was researching family history usually came to see Patsy first. After her diagnosis of dementia, she lamented the fact that she gradually forgot much of the family history. Growing up, Patsy was active in sports, especially basketball. As an adult, she would go to the park and sometimes play basketball with her sons Halbert and Cédric to keep her game alive. Her face always lit up when she watched girls’ basketball in person or on TV or watched the WNBA / NBA. She could discuss basketball strategy like she was a coach. Patsy had a great sense of humor, a loving mind, and a generous manner. She always had a positive impact on everyone she met. She also had a strong will! Patsy enjoyed reading the Bible and mystery books, and doing puzzles. She learned from her grandmother to be independent and to handle difficult situations without delay. She learned to use all her faculties and resources to succeed no matter what. These are lessons that she also passed on to her children. Patsy worked for over 30 years for the Internal Revenue Service, where she was a valuable asset to the service. She learned to speak in public as a member of the IRS chapter of Toastmasters International for several years. Her gentle nature and deep love will be missed by all of us. The family thanks Encompass Health Care, AGE of Central Texas and Live Oak Assisted Living for the good care of our mother and the support given to the family. Patsy is predeceased by her mother Ella Marie (Johnson) Roquemore, her father Andrew Johnson and her son Sir Cedric E. Griffin. Those left behind to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy of life are her children, Nephiteria Griffin, Jocelyn Griffin (Joseph Jimenez), Halbert Griffin (Martha Griffin) and Mecia Griffin; grandchildren Frank Christopher Brown (Brianna Brown), Jessica Jimenez (Kenyatta Marshall), Jeremiah Dawson, Joseph P. Jimenez, Jennifer Guillory (Joseph Guillory), Justin Jimenez, Julia Collins (Arte Collins), Oscar Griffin, Kenya Griffin, Joy Griffin, NaTesha Davis (Dushawn Davis), Endicott McCray (Shante McCray) and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Bessie Flewellen (Fred Flewellen) and Barbara Roquemore. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of helping the community, please donate or mail your check payable to “AGE of Central Texas, in memory of Patsy Griffin, 3710 Cedar Street, Box 2, Austin, TX 78705 “Or go to the website https://ageofcentraltx.org and select Donate. A visit and gathering of family and friends for Patsy will take place on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden / Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. One funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10:30 am at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Good memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared on www.cookwaldencapitalparks .com for the family Griffin.
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