Elizabeth "Dianne" Griffin

Elizabeth "Dianne" Griffin, 81, of Charleston, loving wife of Jack Edward Griffin, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel at 11 a.m., and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior. The burial will follow at the Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

Dianne was born August 24, 1943 in Columbia, S.C., daughter of the late Earl Hubert Thornton and Dianne Louise Foxworth. Jack and Dianne were high school sweethearts at Eau Claire High School in Columbia. They were happily married for 63 years. Dianne retired from MUSC after 20 years. Known as “Sport,” “Grandmama”, and “GG,” Dianne loved spending time with her family, playing games with her grandchildren, gardening, and her weekly trips to Costco with Jack. She was also a member of the former Clearview Baptist Church on James Island.

In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her brothers Tommy and Larry Thornton. Dianne is survived by her husband, Jack, and their daughters, Kathy Zobel (Larry), Jackie Mays (Charlie) and Janice Bass (Bobby); her grandchildren Sandi Wells (Chris), Lawren Zobel Carter (Corey), Lyndsey Catlett, Andrew Griffin Agius, Katy Quirk (Michael), Elizabeth Bass, and Adam Bass; and her great-grandchildren Jack, Hampton, Samuel, and Olivia.

She will be deeply missed by many, including her favorite sister-in-law Carolyn Thornton of Harrisburg, N.C. and her nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her “sister-cousin” Elizabeth Owen of Greenwood, S.C., and her lifelong friend Janeil Sparks of Eutawville, S.C.

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