Visitation will be Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EST), at Striffler Hamby in Phenix City. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm (EST) on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, with her grandson, Justin McDonald, officiating.
A catered meal will follow at Striffler Hamby for anyone that would like to join us for fellowship and celebration of Jean's life.
Jean was born on April 6, 1947, daughter of the late Carey Frank Everritt and Sallie Mae Hollinghead (Stewart). She married her soulmate, Howard, in 1971. She worked at Aflac for over 30 years and thoroughly loved being part of the Aflac family. She retired from Aflac on December 31, 2008. Jean was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and absolutely adored her family. She enjoyed gardening, line dancing, spending time with her family, and reconnecting with her classmates from Central High School's Class of 1965. Jean also loved spending time with her cats and found much joy in watching their antics.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Howard O. Griggs, Jr.
Left behind to treasure her memory is her two daughters Cheryl McDonald Downs and Julie Griggs Davis (Reece), both of Phenix City, and two step sons, David Griggs (Lisa) of Phenix City, and Dan Washburn (Tammy) of Dothan, AL, Grandchildren Justin McDonald (Rachel), Paige Hall, Brooklynn Downs, Matt Griggs, Chris Griggs (Jessie), Darrin Washburn, Laura Washburn, and Ryan Washburn (Shana), Great grandchildren Adeline, Isabella, Tyson, Greyson, Jasper, and Jhipsie, her brother Tommy Everritt (Onezima) of Phenix City, two nieces, Melissa Costello (David) and Amy Casey (Jeremy) all of Phenix City, and many other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so may make a donation in Jean's name to Pat's Rescue Cats, Phenix City. Donations can be made via paypal at PayPal.me/patsrescues or Venmo at Pat Swift@patsrescuecats, or mailed to Pat's Rescue Cats, 1905 Britton Drive, Phenix City, AL 36870.
