Kathryn M. Griffin | Eastern North Carolina Now

Died: July 23, 2017

    Kathryn "Kathy" King Moore Griffin, age 66 of Washington, NC, passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

    Kathy was born in Raleigh, NC on November 29, 1950 to the late James Brice Moore, Jr. and Ruby King Moore. Kathy earned a B.A. in Education and a B.A. in Psychology. She was a retired educator who loved life and everything that came with it. She was an adamant supporter of Wright Flight and an advocate for shelter animals. Kathryn was a relentless investigator of ideas, a gifted teacher, and a staunch supporter of the underdog. She was never afraid to rock the boat, if it needed rocking. Kathy was a loving and devoted mother and friend, was loved by many, and will be horribly missed.

    She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Katy) Moore Griffin and Robert Gorham Griffin, Jr.; her sister Mickie Johnston and her husband Frank, with their children, Mary Kathryn Sheppard and husband Scott , their children Parker and Mary Scott, Susan Sumner and husband Thurston, children Ford and Arrington, Frank Johnston and wife Betsy, and soon to be child; her brother Mike Moore and his wife Tish, with their children Gretchen Schaffer and husband Tim, children Collin, Sadie, and Grant, and Gwyn Thompson and her husband Jeff, child Sawyer; and Robert Gorham Griffin, Sr.

    A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday July 27, 2017 at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in the church parlor immediately following the service. In addition, a celebration of Kathy's life will be held and an announcement will be made at a later date.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Equine Advocates, P.O. Box 354, Chatham, NY 12037-0354 or by visiting www.equineadvocates.org/support/donation or to your local humane society.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Griffin family.