Bennie Sue Pope

1932 - April 16, 2019

MRS. BENNIE SUE GRISWOLD POPE, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her residence.

Obituary for Bennie Sue Pope

MRS. BENNIE SUE GRISWOLD POPE, age 87, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her residence.

 Memorial services will be held at a later date in Enterprise, Alabama.

 Mrs. Pope was a native of New Brockton, AL, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and a former waitress at various places during her working career including the San Francisco Airport. She was a dedicated wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and enjoyed reading and road trips with her family. She was daughter of the late Easter Stevens Griswold and Rev. Bennie Griswold and widow of Lemuel Pope.

 Survivors: 2 Daughters – Vicky Young (Nelson) of Eastman and Pam Vawter (Vernon) of Enterprise, AL; 4 Grandchildren – Michelle Marks (Stephen), Anna Young both of Warner Robins, Angela Sims (Jason) of Enterprise, AL, and Timothy Vawter (Launi) of New Market, MD; 3 Great-Grandchildren – Lauren Bowers, Rylan Vawter, and Noah Vawter; 2 Sisters – Pauline Edgar of Trussville, AL and Jean Harper of Dothan, AL; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Vicky and Nelson Young, 320 Pine Bluff Rd., Eastman. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Ronald McDonald House, 1160 Forsyth Street, Macon GA 31201.


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