Elizabeth V. “ Betty “ Griffin, 87, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her home in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Simpsonville, SC, she was the daughter of the late, Lawrence J. Vaughn and Pearl S. Vaughn. She is survived by her husband, Whitner L. Griffin of Spartanburg; two daughters, Karen G. Mill (Clay) of Greenville and Emily G. Smith (Frank) of Spartanburg; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A gathering of the family and friends will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, SC. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. and will be led by Reverend Robert Brown. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.