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Susan Bass Griffin

By The Leader on November 7, 2019

Susan Bass Griffin
October 18, 1954 – October 31, 2019

Susan Bass Griffin of Munford passed away peacefully on October 31, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Bibb Bass, father, William Henry Bass and brother, William Henry Bass Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Griffin; her two children, Claire Griffin and Emily Jackson (son-in-law, Reagan Jackson) and grandson, Henry Jackson.

Susan was a loving wife and mother, supportive friend, and leader in her community. She was a faithful member of Munford First United Methodist Church where she served as assistant librarian for many years. She also served several terms on the Tipton County School Board, Munford Public Library board, and as a Girl Scout leader. She was deeply loved, and she will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Munford First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Memorial services were held at Munford First United Methodist Church on Monday, Nov. 4. Cremation services were under the direction of Covington Funeral Home.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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