Scottye Sue Griffin Stewart

Scottye Sue Griffin Stewart passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 18, 2025, at Methodist Germantown Hospital. We are comforted to know that she is no longer in pain and is likely dancing in heaven with her mother, father, and many friends and loved ones who were there to greet her at the pearly gates. Scottye was born on August 27, 1939, to Harmon Griffin, Jr ("Junior") and Hazel Thornton Griffin in Buena Vista, MS. She attended Buena Vista Elementary School and Ripley Middle and High School. An active student, she was a cheerleader, basketball player, track runner, member of the Glee Club, editor of the school newspaper, The Highlander, and was voted "Most Popular" her senior year. When not involved in school activities, Scottye could be found picking cotton on the family farm or serving ice cream at the family business, Kream Kup. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1957 and went on to attend Blue Mountain College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Education in just three years, graduating in 1960. After teaching for several years, she returned to school and earned her Master's in Education from Memphis State University. Throughout her career, she taught at many schools in the Memphis area, including Miller Hawkins Secretariat School, Sea Isle High School, Hillcrest High School, and Northwest Mississippi Community College in Southaven, MS. She retired from NWMCC in 2001 after 22 years of service, during which she was honored as Outstanding Faculty of the Year in 1995. Scottye met her beloved husband, Billy George Stewart, during high school, and they were married on June 4, 1960. This past June, they joyfully celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in Memphis, TN, the home they've shared for nearly 40 years. Together, they raised two daughters: Terri Lynn Stewart Dixon (Charlie) of Collierville, TN, and Sheri Renea Stewart Henderson (Chip) of Franklin, TN. She leaves behind five grandchildren who cherished her deeply: Robert ("Robin") Charles Stewart Dixon of Hendersonville, TN; Eryn Nichole Dixon Guthrie (Joshua) of Marion, NC; Paul Brady Henderson and Elijah Stewart Henderson of Franklin, TN; and Ainsley Grace Henderson of Chattanooga, TN. She was also blessed with one great-grandchild, Gideon Wallace Guthrie of Marion, NC. Anyone who met "Mrs.Scottye" or "Mrs. Stewart" would tell you she was so sweet. She was truly beautiful - inside and out. Her kindness, grace, and gentle spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was deeply loved, and her presence brought joy wherever she went. Though we find comfort in knowing she is in a better place and that we will see her again one day, our hearts are heavy. We will miss her more than words can express. Scottye is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Thornton Griffin; father, Junior Griffin; mother-in-law, Jean Braddock Stewart; brother-in-law, Richard Sharp; sisters-in-law, Shirley Stewart Saine and Ruth Merritt Stewart; and her son-in-law, Charlie Dixon. She is survived by her loving husband, daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, Margie Lee Griffin Sharp of Ripley, MS; two brothers, John Richard Griffin (Cathy) and Doyle Gene Griffin, both of Falkner, MS; and a brother-in-law, Joe Wayne Stewart of Starkville, MS. Additionally, she is survived by nephews Joe Stewart (Barbara), Freddie Stewart, Scott Sharp (Teresa), and John Griffin (Brandi); nieces Lorna Sharp Golden (Stacy), LaJean Griffin Curtis, and Jennifer Griffin Stroupe (Ronald); as well as a host of great-nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Officiated by Rev. Jody Hill. Pallbearers: Robin Dixon, Joshua Guthrie, Scott Sharp, John Griffin, Ryne Golden, Drew Golden, Chip Henderson In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ripley Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.

Scottye Sue Griffin Stewart

August 27, 1939 - October 18, 2025