Deidre Y. Griffin Obituary (1969 - 2017)

Deirdre Ylette Griffin famously known as Dega, was born on May 11, 1969 in Richmond, Virginia in the Whitcomb Court Area. Dega attended Richmond City Public Schools, beginning with Whitcomb Court Elementary. Dega worked at several locations throughout life with her last employment being a proud recipient of Social Security Benefits. Dega strongly disliked working, and wanted a life free of punching a time clock and being stressed, and was happy to collect a check. Dega was always full of energy and always enjoying life. Her most fond hobby was shopping and modeling. Dega would shop, shop and shop, then there would be a photo shoot (selfies of course). Dega was more hip, stylish and down to earth than her own daughter, Whitley. Dega stayed on top of the newest fashion, style and slang. The 48 year old most memorable saying "Holla Back Younging". Three of Dega's most favorite songs: Wind beneath My Wings (Gerald and Eddie LeVert), Beyonce One + One, and Beyonce Hold Up. Dega was proudly from Whitcomb Court. She was a very loving, and affectionate mother, grandmother, child, cousin and auntie. Dega gave all of the children and now grandchildren the rubbing disease. With this, she would rub our feet and legs until we fall asleep. Ultimately creating a very spoiled family! Even during her illness, Dega was a loving and caring mother! Dega was a very comical and joyful person. She loved her family and cherished them with her life. Dega will be greatly missed and always loved. So, whenever you play Candy Crush, think of Mama Dee! Dega leaves behind her mother, Annette G. Cary, and father, Benjamin Cary. She leaves behind One Sister, Ebony Griffin. Dega has two step brothers, Benjamin Cary Jr., and Quinton Cary and two step-sisters. She also leaves 3 children, Whitley Griffin, Charvon Griffin Sr., and Javon Griffin Sr. 7 Grandchildren, Brandon Buffington (deceased), Zay'Von Griffin, Zah'ri Griffin, Ziyon Griffin, Charvon Griffin Jr., Javon Griffin Jr., and Iyanah Griffin. 2 nephews, Dae'Shaun Robinson, and Dereon Griffin, and one niece Kha'Tya Harris. Dega also leaves One Son-In-Law, Waddell Buffington Jr., Estranged husband Glen Prosser and last love, Thomas Yates Sr. Dega also leaves behind a Great Grandmother, Elizabeth, aunts, uncles, and cousins that are dearly loved.