Pauline

Griffin

Pauline Griffin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland, at the age of 83. She was born on May 5, 1941, in Madison County, Mississippi, to her parents Paul and Omelia "Solomon" Bennett and was the fifth of eight siblings. Pauline's parents, three brothers and four sisters, and one son, Roderick Griffin Sr. preceded her in death.

Pauline moved from Mississippi to Michigan in 1969 then to Toledo, Ohio in 1972 which would become home to she and her family. She was employed at the University of Michigan and in 1973 she started her career at Toledo Edison retiring after 20 years of service. Pauline gave her life to Christ at an early age. She developed an unshakeable faith that was her foundation and remained committed to serving God up until she was called home to be with Him. Pauline joined Friendship Baptist Church in Toledo and was a dedicated member serving the church in multiple roles for over 50 years. In 2013, Pauline relocated to Bowie, Maryland to live with her daughter and family. The following year, she became a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden where she faithfully worshipped.

Pauline was the beloved matriarch of her family whom she cherished and loved deeply. She was a true angel on earth who embodied faith, love, grace, kindness and strength. She possessed an undeniable light that touched her family, friends and everyone that was blessed to know and love her. Pauline will always be remembered for her dedication to her faith, unwavering love for her family and how she selflessly showed up for everyone around her. Pauline will be greatly missed, and her legacy will live on through the memories and by all those who were impacted by her extraordinary life.

Pauline is survived by her daughter Katrina George, her daughter-in-law Shannetta Griffin (Roderick Sr. deceased), grandchildren who affectionately called her "Mema", Tierra Griffin, Ahmad Williams-George, Roderick Griffin Jr., Jahmai Geoge, Kennedy George and her great granddaughter Chandler Williams-George.

In addition to her immediate family, Pauline will be deeply missed by her sister (niece) Johnnie Mae (Christover) Jones and brother in-law Charlie Battle, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.