Mrs. Gladys Griffin, age 96, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Sarah Edd, was born on April 29, 1929, in Idabel, Oklahoma. She departed this earthly realm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and remained a faithful servant throughout her life. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Baptist Church and later joined Community Missionary Baptist Church, where she was honored as Mother of the Church.

Gladys attended Unity High School in Foreman, Arkansas, where she met B.C. Griffin. The two were married in 1946 in Foreman, Arkansas, and later moved to Tom, Oklahoma. From this union, ten children were born.

Gladys began her working years as a laborer on the Madison Farm. She later worked at the Mountaire Poultry Company and eventually transitioned into healthcare services. She had a passion for serving others and found joy in people, church, and gardening.

Gladys came from a large and loving family and was the last living child of fifteen born to Mitchell and Sarah Edd. She was also one of the cooks in her family, known for preparing warm, comforting meals that brought her siblings and their families together. Her kitchen was the heart of many cherished memories.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, B.C. Griffin; one son, David Griffin; seven brothers, Rochester, Garland, G.C., Marshall, Mitchell Jr., Evester, and R.L.; and seven sisters: Beatrice, Bennie Jewel, Gracie, Bobbie Joyce, Ratha Mae, Judy, and Luvenia.

Our beloved Gladys Griffin leaves to cherish her memory, nine children; Vernell (Barbara) Griffin of Dallas, Texas; Cornell Griffin of Dallas, Texas; Willie Mae (Sammy) Jones of Foreman, Arkansas; John L. (Wendy) Griffin of Lawton, Oklahoma; Dorothy Mae (Edwin) Griffin of De Queen, Arkansas; Bobbie Ann Griffin of Lawton, Oklahoma; Robert (Sheila) Griffin of Lawton, Oklahoma; Wanda Griffin of Lawton, Oklahoma; and Arthur (Brenda) Griffin of Lawton, Oklahoma.

She also leaves behind 38 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a growing legacy of five generations of love, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Griffin will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Community Missionary Baptist Church in Haworth, Oklahoma, with Rev. Michel Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at French Cemetery in Foreman, Arkansas under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. You may send an online condolence at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit our Chandler Funeral Home Facebook page.