Denise Elaine Griffin Phifer, age 54, beloved mother of Kyle Benjamin and Rachel Nicole Phifer, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 1, 2013, surrounded by loving family...... Funeral service 2:00PM Sunday at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Simmons of First Baptist Church officiating, burial will follow at Hansel Cemetery. Her family will serve as pallbearers. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Saturday and after 12:00PM Sunday. Survived by her mother: Eloise Williams Griffin, Paris; former spouse: Jackie Phifer, Paris; sisters: Sharon (Reed) Gamble, Florence, AL, Melanie Mathis, Paris; brothers: Carroll (Kay) Griffin, Jackson, Reggie (Sandra) Griffin, Hilton Head, SC, Ronald Griffin, Clarksburg, WV; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special friends: Eric Reynolds and Kelly Gorman. Preceded by her father: Dale Griffin, March 20, 1999. Denise was a member of the Maplewood Baptist Church. She was formerly employed by Life Care Center, Dana Corp/Nobel Automotive and The Parisian Theater. Memorials may be made to an account at any branch of Security Bank as an investment in Kyle and Rachel's future.