Thelma Griffin Starr, 92, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held 3 PM, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Central United Methodist Church in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Chris Ramsey and the Rev. B.J. Funk officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 1 PM until 2:30 PM, in the sanctuary of the church.
Mrs. Starr was born November 26, 1928, in Alapaha, Georgia to the late Robert & Pearl Stephens Griffin. She was a receptionist for several car dealerships in Fitzgerald, including Pool Chevrolet. Mrs. Starr served in the Dorminy Medical Center Auxiliary and she also enjoyed fishing with her friends. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she served as the treasurer for 25 years and a member of the Action Life Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her brothers: Wilbert Griffin of North Augusta, South Carolina, Vinson Griffin of Augusta, Leon Griffin of North Augusta, South Carolina and Jerry Griffin of Grovetown. Many nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands: Robert Dixon and Frank Starr and four brothers.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Jacinta Wise and her wonderful staff for the loving care given to Thelma over the past 7 years.