Peggy Slayton Griffin

Peggy Slayton Griffin of Hazel Green went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning while resting peacefully at home. She was 85. She was a graduate of Hazel Green High School and had retired from Madison County where she served the public for many years. On the side, she helped her husband and son with their roofing business. She loved trips to Tunica and eating at Krystal.

She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hazel Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Vera Manley Slayton.

Surviving family members include her husband of 36 years, Jim "Griff" Griffin; her son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Julie Hoover; her son and daughter-in-law, Rob & Amanda Griffin; her son, James Russel "Rusty" Griffin; her grandchildren: Cade (Samantha) Griffin, Noah (Hannah) Griffin, Allie Hoover, Derrick Griffin, and Zoey Baisden; her sisters, Brenda Cash and Jo Ann Scott.

She will be remembered for her kindness, her love for her family and the people around her, and for always having a kind word for everyone.

At Peggy's request, there will be no services. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.