Charlene Griffin passed away at her home in Houston, TX on March 6th, 2017.
She was born to Melvin and Gladys Griffin in Midland Texas on March 14, 1962 where she resided until the family moved to Roswell, NM and then later to Portales, NM.
Charlene went to school and spent the majority of her life in Portales, NM. On May 19th, 1983 she gave birth to the love of her life, her only child, Jason Griffin.
She moved to Houston Texas in 2011 to be with her long term boyfriend, John E. Scott. After a short illness Charlene passed away with John E. holding her hand.
She was preceded in death by both her parents Melvin and Gladys Griffin and three brothers; JC, Charles and Gary Griffin.
Charlene leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Jason Frederick Griffin of Austin, TX, eight sisters; Doris Helen (Dennis) Forester of Dallas, TX, Lorene Griffin of Odessa, TX, Freddie (Willie) Douglas of Aurora, CO, Necia and Nettie Griffin of Clovis, NM, Betty Carreras of Oakland, CA, Rebecca (Mitch) Wood of Lubbock, TX and Denise Griffin of Austin, TX. She is also survived by two brothers; Earnest and Aeron (Dixie) Griffin of Portales NM as well as a host of family and friends.
Charlene’s larger than life personality and trademark stubbornness will never be forgotten!
A celebration for Charlene will be held on Tuesday, March 14th at 2:00 pm at Wheeler Mortuary in Portales NM.
You are Home Charlene. Happy Birthday!