Hilda Capps Griffin
July 23, 1933 ~ June 26, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Hilda Capps Griffin, 78, of Sand Hill Rd., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Madison Co., she was a daughter of the late Amos and Lottie Hall Capps.
Mrs. Griffin was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church. She was a long term employee of K-Mart on Patton Ave.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, D.E. Griffin; daughters Sherry Griffin Keyes and Joy Griffin; and a grandson, Dustin Griffin.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, in the Trinity Baptist Church chapel, with the Rev. Dwight Parrish officiating. Her family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Interment will be at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sand Hill Baptist Church, 232 Sand Hill Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Nana I love you so much. I promise to take care of the man for you!!! Enjoy spending time with your momma and daddy and make sure to tell mike hey for me… I love you with all my heart and I am waiting for the day to see you again…
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to loose a loved one. Praying for peace and comfort for all.
May God wrap the entire family in his arms and give you comfort and peace.
Sherry & Joy I am so hurt to see your Mother who was a very kind and sweet woman go.But,someday we will see her and others with Jesus.I rememeber us girls in school and your all living around the conner as neighbors.I have always loved you all.May God grant you and your family strength and comfort with allot Love at this time.Hang in there and all my love to you as always!I hope you all the best and take care.
Sharon
I have fond memories of my cousin, Hilda. To the Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nelva and Kyle Armstrong
My Dearest Sherry and Family: I know your hearts are heavy and sad. Just know you are loved very much. My prayers are with you. Phyllis Jamison
Hilda was a precious gift. What a wonderful job she did with her husband, daughters and grandson.
I am glad I knew her. My heart goes out to them, in her loss.
Sherry my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you,Misty
Hilda was a great woman and always a second mom to me from my earliest memories she was always there. All of you have been life long friends and I count you as family. I am praying God’s grace for you. She will be sorely missed
May God continue to give you strength during this time. Our love and sympathy our with you.
Bonnie and Alvin DeFord
My condolences to Hildas family. I knew her from going to the pool and really enjoyed my time spent with her ,she had a big heart and will be missed…
I worked with Hilda several years at KMart and she was a joy to work with. Always had a smile. She was a special lady. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Anne Mathews
Sherry and Joy,please accept my condolences in the passing of your mother.I always tried to get her help at Kmart when I would shop after my stroke.She was the sweetest most respected persons I have ever had the honor of knowing.God Bless.
Joy, continued thoughts and prayers with you and your family…
Dear Sherry and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I know what you are going thru as I loss my Mother 3 weeks ago. I know she is not suffering now and that is a great comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Griffin family sorry to hear of the passing of Hilda.I knew her her from Kmart. She always had a smile. Praying for you.
Joy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. If I can be of service to you in any way, let me know.
Jerry VeHaun
Sherry, I wish I were not out of town and that I could be with you today. Know that I am thinking of you and your whole family and keeping you in my prayers. Lots of love,
Julie
Sherry,Joy,Dee&Dustin
You are in our thoughts & prayers today. May God bless you.
Love,
Bill & June
Sherry and family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Hilda, my friend. I enjoyed working with her all those years at K-Mart. She was always so nice to everyone.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Hilda was a wonderful person and a great friend with a beautiful smile. She left a positive permanent impression in my life. God bless her.
Phil….