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Cheraw, SC

Polly Tipton Griggs was born April 26, 1936 in Gate City, VA to Morgan and Nora H. Darnell. She met and married her sweetheart Sidney Elbert Tipton on September 6, 1951. Shortly after Sidney got a job in Wayne, NJ with Burlington Industries. They resided in NJ from 1952 to 1960. Polly worked with a company called Tungsten in New Jersey that produced radio and television tubes. Through the years of marriage, they were blessed with three children: Frances, Charles and David.

Sidney got an offer to transfer to Cheraw in 1960 with Burlington and Polly went to work with A&P Grocery in Cheraw until they closed the doors. She went to Socony for a couple of years and then to Stanton Quilting of Cheraw for 27 years, retiring at 67 years old.

Polly made many dear friends there but one was closer than a sister, her name is Virginia “Pug” Quick. A most precious, supportive angel that God could ever send her way. She was blessed by loving friends such as Gloria Leviner, Janie Monroe, Judy Turner, Minnie Burroughs, Louise Jones, Mary Lynn Melton, Wanda Langley, Sue Wescott, Toni Anderson and so many others that won’t be forgotten.

Polly enjoyed cooking and baking especially cakes, pies, and cupcakes for the Youth Groups at Lower Macedonia and functions at Wallace Baptist Church and many, many Sunday dinners after church for family and friends and especially for the children’s friends with bottomless stomachs.

Sidney died with lung cancer in 1985. After several years Polly met and married Jessie Ervin Griggs known as PaPa Ted. They enjoyed 17 years together. He passed in 2007 with a massive heart attack. A wonderful God fearing man that was a blessing to have as a stepfather. He served God and family faithfully.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Polly Tipton Griggs was preceded in death by her belove husband Sidney Elbert Tipton of 34 years and beloved husband Jessie Ervin (Ted) Griggs of 17 years. Also, a great grandchild Dana Johnson.

Mrs. Griggs was also preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Darnell and Jerry Darnell.

Survivors left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Frances T. Boatwright (Robert Wayne) of Cheraw, SC, sons, Charles R. Tipton (Susan) of Cheraw, SC, David A. Tipton (Nancy) of Gibson, NC, grandchildren, Bryan Sidney Tipton (Lauren Laney ) of Cheraw, SC, Jennifer Eddins (Jackson) of Chesterfield, SC, Anthony W. Boatwright of Hickory Grove, SC, Brent W. Boatwright of Cheraw, SC, Adam Boatwright (Helen) of Charleston, SC, Tonya L Tipton of Cheraw, SC, Phillip Tipton of Greenville, SC, great grandchildren, Kylie Eddins, Sydney Eddins, Ellie Tipton, Reed Tipton, Robert C. Boatwright, Wesley T. Boatwright, Brenlee Ann Boatwright, Emma Riley Boatwright, Kaylynn Quick, Cassie Teal, Kylar Tipton, Holdun Tipton, Mickey Johnson, a great great grandchild, Tyson Tipton and a brother, Fred Darnell. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff, administration, and friends of McLeod Healthcare for the exceptional love and care they provided. A special thank you is also offered for the staff of McLeod Hospice of Florence for their care and support, For her close neighbors and friends of Willow Road, Reid Park, that helped her and watched out for her daily. We love you very much. God bless.

The family will receive friends 12 noon to 1:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

Kiser Funeral Home is serving the family.

This obituary was loving composed by the family of Polly Tipton Griggs.