Phyllis Griffin

Phyllis Coleman Carter Griffin, 89, of Concord, passed away December 17.

A service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held Tuesday, December 28 at 2pm in the Rocky River Presbyterian Church sanctuary.

Phyllis was born June 2, 1932 to the late Alfred and Ethel Coleman. Phyllis was also preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Homer Christy; and long-time companion Phil Penninger.

Phyllis graduated from Concord High School and Evans Business College. She retired from UNCC College of Education where she was administrative assistant to the Dean for 35 years. Phyllis was also an aerobics instructor for the City of Concord Parks and Rec.

She is survived by her children, Neal and Debbie Carter, and Tamra and Chris Kuhn; Grandchildren, Candace and Shawn Johnson, Shawn and Sherena Haigler, Nolan and Alba Kuhn, Israel and Jessica Haigler, Aaron and Victoria Kuhn; 9 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces, Mack and Julie Christy, Phillip and Amanda Christy, Jeanine and Joe Wilson. The family would like to thank the nurses at Taylor Glen and Lake Norman Hospice for their kindness and care.

Wilkinson Funeral home is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Rocky River Presbyterian Church where Phyllis was a member.