Betty Jean Absher Griffin

June 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE – Betty Jean Absher Griffin, 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  She was born on March 20, 1941, in Crumpler, NC to Emmett Woodrow Absher and Lenna Parlier Absher. 

Betty graduated from Beaver Creek High School and earned an Associate in Arts degree from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC.  She transferred to Charlotte Memorial Hospital to complete her education to become a Certified Registered Medical Technologist.  Betty practiced in Winston-Salem, NC at Baptist Hospital where she met her future husband, William R. Griffin, Jr., M.D., who was originally from Old Fort, NC.  They married in 1966 and moved to Charlotte where he worked in an active orthopedic practice.  Betty was an active member of the women’s auxiliary, working on the committee to establish MMAEs Inn, a temporary home for relatives of Charlotte hospital patients.  She was a long-time member of Saint John’s Baptist Church, eventually becoming a member at First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.    After retiring with her husband to the mountains and the beach in 1998, they moved to Southminster Retirement Community in Charlotte in 2018.

Betty is survived by her husband, William R. Griffin, Jr., M.D.; her son, Jon Kevin Griffin and his wife Kathryn; grandsons, Jack, Henry and George.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, William R. Griffin III.

Services for Betty will be private.

Memorials may be offered in memory of Betty to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Wayne Miles

    Great Folks! Bill And Betty were a pair, and Betty was a Hoot when she was on a Roll!
    They invited us to our first event attended at HMGCC. They were good friends, and good people! Will miss you Betty!

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  • Debbie and John Lyda

    Bill - John and I are sorry to learn of the passing of Betty. She was a great and talented lady. I always enjoyed chatting with you all here at High Meadows. Take care and know we are thinking of you.

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