Elizabeth Braswell Griffin

RED OAK - Elizabeth "Suckie" Braswell Griffin, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 2, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on October 25, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Dana E. Braswell, Sr. and Lillie Jones Braswell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Robert Griffin; brother, Dana Elsworth Braswell, Jr.; and sister, Jane Braswell Wood. Elizabeth was a lifelong member of Red Oak Baptist Church where she graciously served in many functions. She took great pride in organizing food committees during church family bereavements. She was a very active and faithful servant who loved her family, her church family, and her many friends. Elizabeth was affectionately called "Suckie" by close family members and friends. Elizabeth was a member of the Red Oak Cracker Jacks and often spoke of the group with great enthusiasm. She took great joy in sharing her many recipes with family and friends. When Elizabeth was no longer able to drive, she visited her friends daily by utilizing her best buddy, her "telephone". Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memory, sister, Ann Braswell Langley of Tarboro, NC; nephew, Ross Langley of Tarboro, NC; niece, Dana L. Jares and husband, David, of Wake Forest, NC; sister-in-law, Linda Braswell of Tarboro, NC; nieces, Faye B. Smith and husband, Marlin, Danese B. Stapleford and husband, Sam, and Paulette B. Langley and husband, Levell, all from Red Oak, NC; niece, Gale W. Collins of Nashville, NC; nephews, Keith Wood and wife, Deborah, of Fitzgerald, GA and Boyd Wood of Kinston, NC. Elizabeth also leaves behind to cherish her memory; grandnieces, Kelly Massenburg of Rocky Mount, NC and Leslie Smith of Arlington, VA; grandnephew, Zachary Langley of Red Oak, NC. The Family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00 to 2:45 PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Road, Red Oak, with a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM with Reverend Rucker Burnette and Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. Burial will follow the service at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. The Family wishes to express their gratitude to her special caregivers, Mattie Davis, Chris Moody, and Jeanette (Frosty) Hedgepeth for their loving kindness and compassionate care during her time of need. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Red Oak Baptist Church, P.O. Box 260, Red Oak, NC 27868. 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 Red Oak Baptist Church 5515 Red Oak Road Red Oak, NC 27868 Tuesday 3/6, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm The Family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Road, Red Oak. Service Red Oak Baptist Church 5515 Red Oak Road Red Oak, NC 27868 Tuesday 3/6, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm A Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church, 5515 Red Oak Road, Red Oak with Reverend Rucker Burnette and Pastor Chris Fowler officiating. Cemetery Location Not Available Tuesday 3/6, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.