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Melinda Griffin Peterson of Forest City passed away January 8, 2024.
She was born February 6, 1945, to the late J.W. and Marjorie Padgett Griffin and was a native of Rutherford County.
She graduated from East Rutherford High School, and Atlanta School of Fashion. She worked for her family business, Griffin Enterprises. She began her long career with the Rutherford County School system as a teacher's assistant, dedicating 30 years to nurturing young minds. Even after retirement, she continued influencing lives as a substitute teacher for another ten years at Harris Elementary.
Melinda was active in the Rutherford County Senior Citizens Center, and Florence Baptist Church.
She is predeceased by her husband, Walter Peterson. She leaves behind her son, Randy Peterson and wife, Wendy, and two grandsons. She also leaves behind her brothers Jim Griffin (Diane); Mark Griffin (Gwen); and Gary Griffin (Janie) and several nephews. She also dearly loved her many cousins in the Padgett and Griffin families.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Out of Ashes at 250 Old Ross Rd., Forest City, NC 28043, or Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043.
A service to celebrate her life was held January 12 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Daniel Selman officiating.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
