Jane Griffin Page
December 19, 1932 ~ September 15, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Jane Griffin Page, age 84, departed this life and entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, September 15, 2017 in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Born in Nash County, NC on December 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Griffin and Patti Winstead Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas "Dick" Coley Page; brother, Roscoe Griffin; and sister, Christine Edwards.
Jane was a devoted wife to her husband and a loving mother to her sons, with many "adopted" children who claimed her as their own. She was known for her hospitality and her warm, generous spirit, always happy to set another place at her table or to offer a helping hand to someone in need. Famous for her fried chicken and home-made caramel cakes, she created a multitude of wonderful memories for her family and friends, around her delicious home cooked meals.
Jane was a role-model to many women as a successful business owner and entrepreneur. Known for her strong sense of fashion and style, she opened Tress Chic Wigs in the early 1970s and eventually grew the business into a large dress shop located in Westridge Village. As a talented artist, Jane was a gifted painter, seamstress, and craftsman, creating many beautiful portraits, needlepoint treasures, and hand-made clothes for her family and friends. It was a natural fit for her to partner with a close friend as a co-owner of Bee & Beetle Craft Store.
She eventually retired to devote more time to her beloved grandchildren who have many wonderful memories of tea parties and games in the playhouse in her beautiful backyard, bike rides through the neighborhood, her pushing them on the tree swing, and dress-up parties with the granddaughters where she let them play in her beautiful gowns and jewelry.
She and her husband Dick were long time members of the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge where they loved to dance and socialize with their many friends. They were known as the life of the party and hosted many social events in their home.
Jane was a founding member of Cornerstone Community Church where she headed up the Wednesday meals for several years. She deeply loved Pastor Kermit Morris and his wife Henrietta.
Jane will be deeply missed. She made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter.
Jane leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Michael Douglas Page and wife, Wanda, of Nashville, Richard L. Page and wife, Lynn, of Houston, TX, and Barry Keith Page and wife, Melody, of North Myrtle Beach, SC. She is also survived by grandchildren, Richard R. Page and wife, Amy, of Arlington, TX, Michelle P. Deringer and husband, John, of Nashville, Ashley K. Page and wife, Carolyn, of Houston, TX, Beth P. Roy and husband, David, of Raleigh, Lindsey Page of Crofton, MD, and Madison Page of North Myrtle Beach, SC; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy Griffin of Huntsville, AL; and sister Hilda Evans of Nashville; and many treasured special nieces, nephews and friends. .
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Kermit Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I would like to say to the Page Family that we all have lost a beautifull and loving Angel. We were next door neighbors to Jane and Dick for many years and we could not have been blessed with better people. Ms. Jane loved her family very much and always was bragging on those grandbabies. She will be missed by many!! Loved her dearly!!! Gary and Judy Bradley
Rose Marie Wallace lit a candle in memory of Jane Griffin Page
It’s hard for me to express the love that I had for my sister and it’s very depressing to me that she is gone. We grew up together and pestered each other all the time as brother and sister do. Jane was always very talented, even in high school she was a good artist and never had any formal lessons. She was never afraid to try anything regardless of how hard it was, that’s what made her successful. She was always willing to help anyone at any time regardless of who they were, She was loved by many and will be missed by many. God bless her years on this earth and I was proud and lucky to be her brother.. Tommy
I cherish my memories and time with Jane and I know we will see each other again in Heaven. She was a kind and lovely person, who I grew to love. She has such a wonderful legacy in her sons and their families. May God comfort you all in these difficult days.
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Jane G. Page. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer