Sandra Gail Griffin, 67, passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2026. She was born in Monroe, North Carolina on September 4, 1958 to the late Wade Fred Watkins and Carol Helms Watkins. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in passing by her brother, Roger Watkins.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 2524 Stack Road, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 1:45pm.

Sandy will be remembered for her vibrant personality. She was a kind soul who loved to help anyone in need. She walked through life with perseverance and positivity. Sandy could make even the hardest battles seem easy. She held her husband, Dennis, and her family near to her heart and loved them fiercely. She cherished every trip to the beach and to the mountains that she was able to take. Sandy also enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She loved making wine from her backyard vineyard and taking weekend strolls to go yard shopping. Sandy will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Dennis Grifin; children, Amanda Little (CJ Little), and Adam Griffin (Echo Griffin); grandchildren, Kaden Griffin, Kynlee Griffin, Kamryn Little, Micah Peck, Dylan Harbert, and Madison Helms; brothers, Donnie Watkins (Julie Watkins), Jimmy Watkins (Shelley Watkins), and David Watkins (Genene Watkins) and her loving chihuahuas, Rocko and Dice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt Pleasant Baptist Church.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Griffin family.