Lydia Griggs Obituary Julie Carter Griggs June 5, 1963 - December 2, 2021 Courtland - Julie Carter Griggs, 58, passed away December 2, 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fred Carter, Jr. and Sara Carr Carter. She was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas F. Carter, Jr. and a sister-in-law Michele Carter. Julie was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1985 graduate of Virginia Tech. She was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner with Burgess & Co. Julie was a member and Chair of the Supervisory Committee of Bronco Federal Credit Union. She also served on various committees and on the Boards of Cypress Cove County Club for over 30 years. Julie served on the Va. Society of CPAs Feedback Committee giving feedback directly to the Virginia Department of Taxation. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 30 years, John Woodson Griggs, Jr.; a son, Evan Woodson Griggs; two sisters, Dana C. Rountree (Billy) and Karen C. Dunn (Jim Peele); a brother Brett S. Carter, Sr.; and a sister-in-law, Betty Moore. Julie treasured her nieces and her nephews, and all those she worked with at Burgess & Company. Julie was known and loved for her independent spirit, work ethic, and integrity. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, December 6, 2021 in High Street United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery off of Homestead Rd. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM Sunday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Published by Wright Funeral Home - Boykins on Jan. 31, 2016. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/julie-griggs 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lydia-griggs-obituary?pid=177535773 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Julie Carter Griggs, born 5 June 1963, passed away 2 December 2021. A dedicated CPA and community leader, she was cherished by her family, including her husband John and son Evan, and remembered for her independent spirit and integrity. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Julie Carter Griggs was held on 6 December 2021. Burial followed at Poplar Spring Cemetery off Homestead Road. The family received friends on 5 December at Wright Funeral Home. ## The Edited Obituary Lydia Griggs Obituary Julie Carter Griggs 5 June 1963 - 2 December 2021 Courtland - Julie Carter Griggs, 58, passed away 2 December 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fred Carter, Jr. and Sara Carr Carter. She was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas F. Carter, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Michele Carter. Julie was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1985 graduate of Virginia Tech. She was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner with Burgess & Co. Julie was a member and Chair of the Supervisory Committee of Bronco Federal Credit Union. She also served on various committees and on the Boards of Cypress Cove Country Club for over 30 years. Julie served on the Virginia Society of CPAs Feedback Committee, giving feedback directly to the Virginia Department of Taxation. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 30 years, John Woodson Griggs, Jr.; a son, Evan Woodson Griggs; two sisters, Dana C. Rountree (Billy) and Karen C. Dunn (Jim Peele); a brother, Brett S. Carter, Sr.; and a sister-in-law, Betty Moore. Julie treasured her nieces and her nephews, and all those she worked with at Burgess & Company. Julie was known and loved for her independent spirit, work ethic, and integrity. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 6 December 2021 in High Street United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery off of Homestead Road. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM Sunday in Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Julie Carter Griggs | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 58 years | | Birth | 5 June 1963; Suffolk | | Death | 2 December 2021; Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------------|---------------| | Julie Carter Griggs | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | John Woodson Griggs, Jr. | Spouse | Unknown | | Thomas Fred Carter, Jr. | Parent | Unknown | | Sara Carr Carter | Parent | Unknown | | Evan Woodson Griggs | Child | Unknown | | Dana C. Rountree | Sister | Unknown | | Karen C. Dunn | Sister | Unknown | | Brett S. Carter, Sr. | Brother | Unknown | | Michele Carter | Predeceased Sister-in-law | -- | | Betty Moore | Sister-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Julie Carter Griggs was born on 5 June 1963 in Suffolk, Virginia. 2. She passed away on 2 December 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 3. Julie was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1985 graduate of Virginia Tech. 4. She was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner with Burgess & Co. 5. Julie served as Chair of the Supervisory Committee of Bronco Federal Credit Union. 6. She held various positions on the Boards of Cypress Cove Country Club for over 30 years. 7. Julie was a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs Feedback Committee, providing feedback to the Virginia Department of Taxation. 8. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. 9. Julie was known for her independent spirit, work ethic, and integrity.