Claudette Griffin

Claudette Payne Griffin, 53, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was born in Ashville, N.C., on April 16, 1962. At age seven her family moved to Chattanooga. She graduated from Samford with an undergrad degree, from UTC with a MBA, and from Lee University with a Master in Education. Mrs. Griffin taught at Chattanooga Christian School for the past six years, having a passion for teaching children reading and math. Mrs. Griffin was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Payne; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yancy and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Payne. She is survived by her husband, David Griffin; sons, Carter Griffin and Spencer Griffin; father, Edsel Payne. Funeral services will be at noon today at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Chris Ehlers officiating. The family will receive friends prior to service from 11 a.m.-noon. A private family graveside service will be held today. Memorial contributions may be made to the World Mission of First Presbyterian Church or World Vision. Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.