Mrs. Joanne "Ann" Bryant Griffin, 85, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Tifton, Georgia on April 21, 1933.  Her parents were Clifford and Mary Ellen White Bryant.  Mrs. Griffin had lived in Adel since 1978 where she was a homemaker and a member 0f New Life Baptist Church.

Mrs. Griffin is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: James Lamar "Jimmy" Griffin, Jr. and his wife, Avis, of Hahira, Georgia, and Edward E. "Buddy" and Linda Griffin of Adel; a daughter and son-in-law: Monica "Sister" Ann and Les Brooks of Union, Connecticut; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law: Wayne and Joan Bryant of Macon, Georgia.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Lamar Griffin, Sr., and two sisters: Carolyn Ray and Brenda Alday.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at New Life Baptist Church.  Rev. Donnie Duncan and Rev. Chad Payne officiated; Mr. Jimmy Griffin and some of Mrs. Griffin's grandchildren provided eulogies and special remembrances.  Mrs. Griffin's great-granddaughter, Shelby, played guitar and sang "The Old Rugged Cross;" other special musical selections included "Far Side Banks of Jordan" and others.  The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials be made in honor of Mrs. Griffin to Hospice of Tift Area, 618 N. Central Ave., Tifton, Georgia 31794.