Gail P. Griffin

April 9, 1958 - October 3, 2018
Gail P. Griffin

Gail P. Griffin
Gail P. Griffin age 60, a resident of Winterville, NC died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her home.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Simpson Rural Fire Department located at 2821 Virginia Street, Simpson, NC 27879.
Family and friends are welcome.
Gail was born on April 9, 1958 in McDowell County, West Virginia the daughter of the late James Oliver Penley and Gladys Faye Penley.
“Grandma Gail” or “Ma Gail” as many called her, our mother, sister, grandmother and friend!
She loved to sing old country music, some of her favorites were Crystal Gayle, John Anderson, Earl Thomas Conley, George Straight, Loretta Lynn and many more. Gail would often fiddle around with musical instruments when she was younger like the banjo.
She loved to paint and draw landscapes and occasionally showed the grandchildren how to paint.
Grandma Gail was always eager to help her children, her family and her friends. She never met a stranger and everyone was always welcome in her home.
When Gail loved you, she genuinely loved you, there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do to help you.
Gail loved her children, her grandchildren, her brothers and sisters and made sure to call each of us daily to check on us. If only to ask, “Hi how was you day?” She had a bond with her twin brother Dale that you could not explain!
She was so proud of each of us!! Especially her grandchildren!
Gail loved to laugh and was a true prankster, she was a true sport when her children and grandchildren played pranks on her as well as a giver of the pranks.
We ALL will truly miss Gail! with her thoughtful words, her caring heart, her love for her family,. But most of all her!!
Grandma Gail, thank you for everything you have given us! Especially the warmth we shared with you during your precious time on earth.
Your legacy will live on in all of us!
She is survived by a daughter: Crystal Griffin Korzeniewski and husband Donald of Grimesland, NC; a son: Larry Thomas Griffin, Jr. and wife Crystal of Washington, NC; three sisters, six brothers, nine grandchildren: Cece Harris, Melody Korzeniewski, Lily Korzeniewski, Kyndall Eller, Vincent Griffin, Amber Beacham, Lizzie Beacham, Nicky Griffin, Chloe Griffin and great grandchild: Parker Gray. Along with her parents Gail was preceded in death by a sister.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Griffin family.


Memorial Service

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
3:00 PM

Simpson Rural Fire Dept. - Directions
2821 Virginia Street
Simpson, NC 27879

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  • October 04, 2018
    Jeff Eller says:
    You will be missed! She'll probably be fishing soon!

  • October 06, 2018
    Tammy Lewis says:
    I'll miss our chats throughout the day. You'll be truly missed. I love you...Fly high my precious Angel

  • October 06, 2018
    Stacie Hagen says:
    I'm going to miss seeing her everyday. I'm so used to walking behind the house and visiting her and Dale most days. We'd sit and talk, and chitchat about the day and current things. She loved her tv, but hated the commercials. She loved her fishing and old timey music (well the 70s). Fly high my sweetness. I'm sure gonna miss you. I love you to pieces!!!