Dorothy Jean Griffin

Dorothy Jean Griffin, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Jean was born October 30, 1942, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late William Jerome Rabon and the late Edith Chandler Rabon.

She was also preceded in death by Husband Clifford "Buddy" Griffin, and brother Gerrell Rabon.

Jean had a love for sewing, playing the piano, and snapping photos. She was a member of the Red Hats, she enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family. Jean retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections as a Dental Hygienist.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 6pm -8pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be at 11am on Saturday March 28, 2026, Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Darrell Rabon. Burial will follow at the Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Survivors include sons; Jeff Griffin (Cynthia) of Norwood, NC, Danny Griffin (Wanda) of Albemarle, NC, and David Griffin of Asheville, NC; grandchildren; Caleb Griffin, Emily Griffin, Zach Lattimore, Bart Lattimore, Courtney Slater, and brother Max (JoAnn) Rabon.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Donations may be shared to Tillery Compassionate Care 960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Griffin family.