Cora Frances Griffin Hedgepeth

NASHVILLE - Cora Frances Griffin Hedgepeth, age 97, affectionately known as "Gran", left this earth for an eternal home on Sunday, April 10, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Nash County, NC on July 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late David Bunn Griffin and Martha Ann May Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Wilton "Squirt" Hedgepeth; her son, Frank Wilton Hedgepeth; her sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Orlando Vick; her brothers and sisters-in-law, William Edwin "Bill" and Elizabeth Mae Wall Griffin, Willis Bunn and Mildred "Meme" Griffin, and Matthew George and Jackie Griffin; and her brother-in-law, Perry May. Frances graduated from Red Oak High School in 1941. While in high school, she played basketball which began the love she has for sports. Frances was an avid Atlanta Braves and UNC Tar Heels fan. One of her favorite players and MLB crush was Chipper Jones. She attended all of her children's, grandchildren's, great-grandchildren's, and nephews' ballgames. Frances was a faithful member of Beulah Church of Christ where she served as the church treasurer for over 50 years. She faithfully played the piano for Sunday School. She worked alongside her husband as a bookkeeper for the family business. Frances leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Kay Hedgepeth Raley and husband Kirby; her daughter-in-law, Gwen Dickerson Hedgepeth; her grandchildren, Jennifer Hedgepeth Hutson and husband Brian, and Travis Frank Hedgepeth and wife Beth; her great-grandchildren, Peyton Elizabeth Hutson, Wells Brian Hutson, Hayes Ambler Hedgepeth, and Huck Wilton Hedgepeth; her sister, Mary Jane Griffin May; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service to celebrate Frances' life will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Community Christian Church, 450 E. Beulah Road, Nashville, NC 27856 with Rev. Daniel West, Rev. Danny Stalls, and Rev. Charles Lucas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary. The family would like to say a special thanks to Frances' caregivers: Tracy Harrison, Frosty Hedgepeth, Norma Richardson, and Winnie Justice as well as Kelly Parker and Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Frances' memory to Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Community Christian Church, 450 E. Beulah Road, Nashville, NC 27856. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Community Christian Church 450 E. Beulah Road Nashville, NC 27586 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-459-9004 --> | Wednesday 4/13, 10:00 am - 10:45 am A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary. Service Community Christian Church 450 E. Beulah Road Nashville, NC 27586 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-459-9004 --> | Wednesday 4/13, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate Frances' life will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Community Christian Church, 450 E. Beulah Road, Nashville, NC 27856 with Rev. Daniel West, Rev. Danny Stalls, and Rev. Charles Lucas officiating. Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery 350 North 1st Street, Ext. Nashville, NC 27856 Wednesday 4/13, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm