Margie Leann Griggs, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Born July 10, 1938 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Walter Gallaher and the late Mattie Gallaher. She was a long-time member of the Waynesboro Church of Christ. Along with her husband of sixty-two years, the late Carl Griggs, she owned and operated a jewelry store and later a music shop on the square in Waynesboro for many years. Margie enjoyed visiting with the many people who came into these stores. She was always interested in how people were doing, and she was a constant source of encouragement to her friends. Her sweet nature and positive outlook on life lifted the spirits of those around her. Through her steadfast faith in God, she was a great example of how to live and treat others. Always desiring to help others, Margie donated her body to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings Aulton Gallaher, Helene Hicks, Betty Warren, and Mary Jo Miller.
Margie is survived by her son Greg Griggs of Waynesboro; daughter Carla Wright (Al) of Columbia, TN; grandchildren Jeremy Wright of Waynesboro, Alec Wright (Kayla) of Memphis, TN and Anna Beth Wright of Columbia; great-grandchildren Mylee and Keegan Wright; sister, Jane Hodges of Waynesboro, sister-in-law Betty Weiner of San Jose, CA; brother-in-law Barry Griggs (Beverly) of Blountville, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Waynesboro Church of Christ.
