Shirley Esther Tarlton Griffin, lovingly known as “Nana Shirley”, age 78, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Union County to the late Winford and Esther Tarlton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Layne Griffin; six brothers and four sisters.
Nana Shirley is survived by her three children, Mitchell Griffin, Judy Berrier and Todd Griffin; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; her brother, Howard Tarlton and her sister, Bobbie Rushing. Nana Shirley was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who loved others and loved the Lord.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.