Cherie Conn McGriff

Cherie Conn McGriff, 76, of Pinson, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2025. Born on April 27, 1949, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Cherie lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Cherie devoted over three decades of her professional life as an X-ray Technician at Southview Medical Group. Her career reflected her deep commitment to helping others and her tireless work ethic. Though she worked in many industries throughout her life, it was in healthcare where she found her calling—serving patients with kindness and professionalism for more than 30 years.

A woman of strong Christian faith, Cherie was a devoted member of Remlap First Baptist Church. She studied her Bible faithfully and engaged in daily worship. Her spiritual life was a cornerstone of who she was and guided her actions throughout her life. She believed deeply in service to others and lived that belief every day—always ready to lend a hand or offer a kind word. Cherie never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and cared for. A true social butterfly.

Cherie is survived by her loving husband, Michael McGriff; sister Patsy Lenox; brother Richard Hesler; and children Yvonne McMillin, Michael Cook (Debbie), Paula Richards (James), Bethany McGriff Ellis, Steve Conn (Gillion), and Lisa Curtis (Chris). She was a proud grandmother to Tiffany, Keven, Chris, Zac, Jeramy, Shelby, Brittney, Austin, Emily, Sadie, James, and Jack; and great-grandmother to Destiny, Leighann, DJ, Tabitha, Pearce, Natalie, Jonathan, Calikay, Hallie, and Asher.

She was preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Clarence Hesler; brother Carl Kuykendall; aunt Mildred Newsome; uncles Jim Newsome and Ray Franks; aunt Marcella Franks; late husband Lewis Dale Conn; and beloved granddaughters Megan and Tasha.

Cherie's warmth touched the lives of many—family members who cherished her presence and countless others who were blessed by her generosity and spirit.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Cherie McGriff to Remlap First Baptist Church:

15487 Remlap Dr

Remlap, AL 35133

May Cherie's memory bring comfort to all who knew her. A Visitation will be held on August 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 1591 Gadsden Hwy. Service to start at 12:00.