Madeline "Lena" Habit Griffin

   Madeline “Lena” Habit Griffin, 97, died at her home on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Mrs. Griffin was born in the historic Joseph Hewes house in Edenton, NC on November 17, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Najla Habit.

   For many years Lena assisted her husband as they operated Griffin Music Center on Broad Street in Edenton. An active member of the Chowan Golf and Country Club, she attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Her favorite things were family, friends, and a good joke. An avid golfer from 1963 on, she played regularly with a close-knit group of lady golfers and treasured the good times they shared over nearly 45 years.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude W. Griffin; and by her seven siblings.

   Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn Griffin Isenhower and husband, John, of Charlotte; two granddaughters, Dottie Isenhower Crymes and husband, Bill, of Charleston, SC, and Katherine Isenhower Turner and husband, John, of Charlotte; and five great-grandchildren, Avery and Will Crymes of Charleston, and Sam, Evelyn, and Leslie Turner of Charlotte.

   A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 1^st, at 2:00 p.m. in Beaver Hill Cemetery and will be conducted by the Rev. J. Malone Gilliam, Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The family will visit with friends at the grave following the service.

   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.

   Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.