Patricia Ann Cosby Griffin

Nahunta – Patricia Ann Cosby Griffin, 78, of Nahunta passed away early Friday morning (March 24, 2023) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Lee Cosby and Lilie Cosby. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James “J.D.” Darling Griffin; and a sister, Mary Ethel Inman.

Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Grace Community Church of God. She loved spending time with her grandkids, cooking, cake decorating, crafting, swimming dancing and listening to music.

Survivors include her 4 children, Mellissa Smith of Nichols, Teresa Dryden of Waycross, Donna Adams (Tim) of Nahunta and Eric Smith(Shelly) of Nahunta; 7 grandchildren, Taylor Wallis, Clay Wallis (Madison), Larimey Knight, LeAnn Mercardo, Jessica Johns (Mikel Ray), Lee Adams (April) and Branton Smith; 8 great grandchildren, Jessenia Mercardo, Julianna Mercardo, Emma Adams, Christopher Adams, Carli Grace Johns, Griffin Johns, Hudson Wallis and Hensley Wallis; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday (March 27, 2023) starting at 10am at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Monday morning (March 27, 2023) at 11am at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Florey and Rev. Cliff Adams officiating.  Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery.  

Pallbearers will be Lee Adams, Clay Wallis, Cliff Adams, Branton Smith, Eric Smith, Tim Adams and Mikel Ray Johns.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.