In Leighton, Alabama on the blessed day of February 01, 1941, Mary Virginia Eggleston was born. The first child of twelve children to Leroy and Mattie Bates-Eggleston, both whom preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death were two brothers, Robert Eggleston and Levi Eggleston.
Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Leighton, Alabama under the leadership of the late Rev. William M. Ford.
On November 16, 1962, Mary united in Holy Matrimony with Robbie Lee Griffin, Sr. who preceded her in death on November 26, 2021. To this union, three sons were born: Robert Griffin, Robbie Griffin, Jr. (deceased) and Rene Griffin.
Mary displayed a heart of love and dedication to her family. She was also a devoted and faithful member of Rose of Sharon Worship Center. She loved Pastor Jackson and her church family dearly. She was a God-fearing woman who was kind, caring and loving. She is someone who was strong, yet gentle. She always had a kind word of encouragement for you, even when you were feeling down. Mary was loved by many; she will be greatly missed.
Left to carry on with her spirit as comfort; two sons, Robert and Rene Griffin of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Willie (Jonell) Eggleston, Breelove Eggleston and James Eggleston; six sisters, Lucy Davis, Sigglee Abernathy, devoted sister, Annie Rosette, Sheila (Ethon) Felton, Edna Mitchell and Brenda (Timothy) Howell; sister in law, Lula Eggleston; two devoted nieces, Lakeshia Rosette and Raven Boutte; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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