Patricia L. Griffin, 69, of LaGrange, GA passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at WellStar West Georgia Hospice.

Ms. Griffin was born Feb. 5, 1948, in New Albany, MS to the late Gaston Griffin and Callie D. Carter Griffin. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, where she was active in multiple church activities. Ms. Griffin was a member of Newcomers Club. She was passionate about educating young people, having retired from the Decatur Alabama School System as a lifelong elementary teacher.

Left to cherish her memory are longtime family friends, Stuart and Dana Countess and their children, Jac and Anna; Suzanne and Doug Cook and their children, Abbie and Turner; other relatives and close friends.

A Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange with the Rev. Jan Stewart Tolbert and Dr. Harry Barrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, it is respectfully requested that donations be made to West Georgia Hospice (1510 Vernon Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240) in memory of Ms. Patricia L. Griffin.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30240 (706) 884-8636