Mrs. Genoveva DeLao Griffin of Lanett, Alabama peacefully transitioned into heavens gates on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with her loving children by her side.

Mrs. Griffin was born on January 3rd, 1938 in Juarez, Mexico. She married and moved to the United States in 1956 where she lived in Arizona and Nevada before settling in Lanett, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-eight years, Mr. Maxie O'Neal Griffin of Lanett, Alabama and her son, Angel Valenzuela of St. Augustine, Florida.

Mrs. Griffin leaves her cherished children, Eleazar Valenzuela of El Paso, Texas, Mary Betty Palen of Southbend, Indiana, John Frank Griffin of Gainesville, Florida, Loretta Janet Griffin-Sturkie of Lanett, Alabama and Maxie Arthur Griffin of Lanett, Alabama, 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as many great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker for many years until going to work for Hanes Hosiery until she gained employment with the prominent textile giant West Point Pepperell at both their Lanett and Langdale locations in the cloth room for several years. She later worked at Easter Seals in Opelika, Alabama until her retirement.

Mrs. Griffin enjoyed traveling, many social activities and by far, her proudest moments were spending time caring for her family with the perfect balance of softness and strength. She was an amazing, muli talented, fierce, selfless woman with impeccable class and grace that will always be remembered with love by all that knew her.

Services for Mrs. Griffin will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lanett, Alabama on December 6th, 2023. Viewing will be at 10:00 AM, Rosary will be at 10:45 AM, Mass will be at 11:00 AM followed by a private graveside service.

The Staff at Valley-Point Funeral Home is so honored to be chosen as the professional services provider for the Griffin family.