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Shirley,Louretta Mattocks Griffith, 79, of Springfield Gardens, NY died Saturday December 8, 2018 at Long Island Jewish Hospital.

Her funeral service is 12:00 Noon Monday, December 17, 2018 at Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church 1208 Broad St. New Bern.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Gary Mattocks of New Bern; daughter, Shonon Griffith Lacadre of Springfield Gardens, NY; one brother, Raymond Mattocks of New Bern; two sisters, Mary Mattocks and Edith Scott both of New Bern; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the home of Gary Mattocks 101 Kit Court New Bern beginning Saturday, December 15, 2018

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  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
    Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
    ~ Oscars Mortuary
  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
    Gary, Deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. We’re praying fhat God will continue to bless you and family. Peace and blessings, Ronnie and Debbie davis
    ~ Ron Davis   Hanover, MD
  • Thursday, December 13, 2018
    I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.
    ~ M Jones   New Bern, NC
  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
    Gary, please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. May she Rest In The Arms of Jesus. We will keep you in our prayers. Mike and Joan Sidberry
    ~ Mike and Joan Sidberry   New Bern, NC
  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018
    Gary, please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. May she Rest In The Arms of Jesus. We will keep you in our prayers. Mike and Joan Sidberry
    ~ Mike and Joan Sidberry   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, December 13, 2018
    Praying that the peace and comfort of God will be with you during this time. Love you guys
    ~ James Scott   Atlanta, GA
  • Thursday, December 13, 2018
    Praying that the peace and comfort of God will be with you during this time. Love you guys
    ~ James Scott   Atlanta, GA
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    As we only learned of Sis. Shirley Griffith's death today, we are grieved for this family. We met Sis Shirley as we pastored Trinity AME Zion Church New Bern, NC. She was a joy to know as we sat and shared the Word of God together. We will miss Sis. Griffith, but we accept God's preparation for our inherence in Heaven. God Bless the Griffith and Mattocks Families. Rev. & Mrs. P. C. Jones and the St. James. Rocky Run AME Zion Church Family
    ~ Rev. & Mrs. P. C.Jones   New Bern, NC
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    To Gray and the Mattocks family , I sent my deep sympathy in the lost of your mom . May God continue to be with you doing this sad time. GOD is our strength when we need it. My Prayers are with your family. 🌹 Deepest sympathy. Catherine Gillette
    ~ catherine gillette   new bern, NC
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    To Gray and the Mattocks family , I sent my deep sympathy in the lost of your mom . May God continue to be with you doing this sad time. GOD is our strength when we need it. My Prayers are with your family. 🌹 Deepest sympathy. Catherine Gillette
    ~ catherine gillette   new bern, NC
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    To Gray and the Mattocks family , I sent my deep sympathy in the lost of your mom . May God continue to be with you doing this sad time. GOD is our strength when we need it. My Prayers are with your family. 🌹 Deepest sympathy. Catherine Gillette
    ~ catherine gillette   new bern, NC
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    To Gray and the Mattocks family , I sent my deep sympathy in the lost of your mom . May God continue to be with you doing this sad time. GOD is our strength when we need it. My Prayers are with your family. 🌹 Deepest sympathy. Catherine Gillette
    ~ catherine gillette   new bern, NC
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018
    To Gray and the Mattocks family , I sent my deep sympathy in the lost of your mom . May God continue to be with you doing this sad time. GOD is our strength when we need it. My Prayers are with your family. 🌹 Deepest sympathy. Catherine Gillette
    ~ catherine gillette   new bern, NC
  • Friday, December 21, 2018
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know there may not be words that can express how you are feeling at this time, but Jehovah God knows. He knows all about your pain and the tears on your face. He knows how much you miss your loved one. Jehovah God tells us through his words the Bible that he cares for you.(1 Peter 5:7). He promised that one day pain and suffering will be no more. (Rev 21:4)
    ~ R A
  • Monday, December 17, 2018
    Gary, May God give you comfort and peace during this season of bereavement and may loving memories of your mother be a source of consolation and strength for you and your family.
    ~ Bernard George   New Bern, NC, NC
  • Wednesday, January 2, 2019
    To the Mattocks and Griffith families, please accept my condolences for this loss to your family. Turn to God in prayer and draw close to him so that he can provide the comfort and help that you need to endure during this difficult time. - Psalms 46:1
  • Monday, January 21, 2019
    To BRO Gary and family: Just reading about the loss of your loved one. Be still and know that HE is GOD and besides him, there is none other. God is our strong tower. He gives Peace in the Midst of storms. He will give you "perfect peace". From our family and the entire Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church family.
    ~ Valery Frazier Kelley   Havelock, NC
  • Thursday, February 28, 2019
    My sincere condolences for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that God promises at Rev. 21:4: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Remember God cares about you and he will never abandon you. Isaiah 41:10: Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.
    ~ C. Summers   Fredericksburg, VA
  • Monday, December 13, 2021
    My heartfelt condolences to your family on the passing of your sweet Mom, Shirley. I worked with Shirley at Budget Rent A Car in Elmhurst, Queens, in the 1980’s. We kept in touch through the years, through phone calls and cards. I always looked forward to talking with her. She was a woman of God, and I know she is sitting with Jesus, singing Hallelujah and smiling that gorgeous smile of hers. I will miss our talks, and her contagious laugh. It was an honor to know your Mom. ♥️🙏♥️
    ~ Christine Barta-Gallagher   Oxford, NY