Virginia “Bobbie” Rink Griggs, age 89, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 after a brief period of declining health. Bobbie was born in Elizabeth City, NC on January 18, 1931 to the late Dewey Lee Rink and Mabel Yount Rink. Bobbie was a graduate of Hickory High School (NC), class of 1949 and was fortunate enough to attend the 70th reunion of her class of ’49 last October. She was also a member of the Lenoir-Rhyne University class of 1953. Bobbie was a church secretary, serving over 30 years at the Advent Lutheran Church, Doraville, GA. She also served on the office of the Southeastern Synod, Lutheran Church in America and at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Edsell Griggs; daughter Karen (Marshall) Poole of Hoschton, GA; sons Eric (Shirley) Griggs of Hickory, NC, Scott Griggs of Lawarenceville, GA; step son Steve (Debra) Griggs of Fayetteville, GA; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. In additional to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by her sister Vivian Anderson and four brothers Wesley Rink, D.L. Rink, William Rink and Francis Rink. Due to the current health situation concerning the Coronavirus and the travel and gathering restrictions imposed, a celebration of life and memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary and Rev. Nancy Christensen will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 12:00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.