Carolyn D. Griffin

Carolyn D. Griffin (80) of 334 Pitney Road, Columbia, South Carolina passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Born on July 27, 1944 in Richland County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Claude B and Sybil Spratlin Dreher.

Carolyn Griffin enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting blankets for children, reading, writing poetry, and jigsaw puzzles. She was employed by the University of South Carolina (Student Media) for thirty four years.

Mrs. Griffin was predeceased by her husband Richard Baker Griffin of 55 years. She is survived by her daughter, Vonda Hensley of Columbia, son Dr. Richard Todd Griffin (Amy) of Hickory, N.C., grandsons Matthew Hensley (Sheila) of Latta, S. C., and Braxton Griffin of Hickory, N. C., granddaughters Katie Flores (Ryan) of Abbeville, S. C. and Emma L. Griffin of Hickory, N.C., and great grandchildren Madi, Jacob, Elliott Hensley and Rylee Flores.

She is also survived by her sisters and brother, Mary Westburry Hellman of Lexington, S. C., Claudia Ross of Chapel Hill, N. C., Kay Gantt (Frankie) of West Columbia, Ingar Vining of Gaston, S. C., and Bernie Dreher (Julie) of Gilbert, S. C.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p. m. at Temples Halloran Funeral Home, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. A memorial service will follow in the Chapel at Temples Halloran Funeral Home.

The family wishes to send their deep gratitude to the staff at Lexington Extended Care and MSA Hospice for their gracious care of Mrs. Carolyn Griffin during her time in their care.

At the request of Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, Memorials may be made to New Life Baptist Church, 2825 Ashland Road, Columbia, S. C. or please do a kind deed for another individual.


Psalm 100:4-5
Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.