Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Florine Brown Griffeth, age 83 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, March 14, 2015. Mrs. Griffeth was born in Jefferson, Georgia the daughter of the late Foster and Jessie Mae Hardman Brown, was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church, and was retired from the Jackson County Board of Education Cafeteria Staff. Granny Flo, as she was affectionately known by many, both young and old, prepared food for thousands of people throughout the area, she and her late husband RL were familiar sights pulling into driveways with deliveries of home cooked meals. They loved their community and their community loved them back. In addition to her parents, Granny Flo is preceded by her husband RL Griffeth, sisters; Mildred Gathright, Addie Bell Jackson, Virginia Daniels, Mittie Ree Brown, Willie Mae Rucker and brother, John Brown.
Survivors include a daughter, Kenya Campbell of Commerce, grandchildren, Will and Josh Campbell. Sister, Bessie T. McIntosh of Gainesville, brother, James Franklin Brown of Gainesville. Two special nephews, Zachary Craig Daniels, and Douglas Gathright along with a host of other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her caregivers, Denise Temple, Elaine Beeco, Barbara Mize, Brenda Craig, Tracy Hamilton and Essie Hughey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Fred Wilson officiating with burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Josh Campbell, Will Campbell, Walt Temple, Stan Beeco, Andy Marlowe, Zachary Craig Daniels, Douglas Gathright and Charlie Watson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 12
