Mrs. Pamela Kay Griggs Herndon

Pamela K. Griggs Herndon’s life reads like a warm, familiar story—one rooted deeply in love, faith, and community. Pam passed away on January 28, 2026, in Dickson, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, devotion, and a simple but powerful truth: she loved everyone. Born on November 12, 1957, Pam was the oldest of two children born to the late Harold and Doris Reeves Griggs. She was a lifelong resident of Lexington and a faithful member of the Broad Street Church of Christ. From an early age, Pam learned the value of hard work and genuine connection, lessons she carried with her throughout her entire life. Pam’s parents owned the well-known and successful Griggs Big Star grocery store, a cornerstone of the Lexington community. Alongside her brother Jeff, Pam played a significant role in the store’s success. For more than fifty-one years, she worked as a cashier, becoming a familiar and comforting presence to generations of customers. Pam was known for greeting each person with her usual cheerful ‘hi,’ always using their first name, and no matter which checkout line you used, she made sure to tell you goodbye. Her heart for people knew no limits—she even had a pastor friend whom she would occasionally stop to ask for a quick prayer. No one had a better heart than Pam, and everyone was her friend. When Pam wasn’t working, she filled her days with the things she loved. She enjoyed playing card games—Skip-Bo or Uno with her mother, and Rook with her husband and friends. Pam was competitive, but always in good fun, and her laughter made every game memorable. She was also an avid reader and loved working crossword puzzles, delighting in learning and mental challenges. One of Pam’s favorite traditions was traveling to South Dakota during pheasant season with family and friends. Although she didn’t hunt, she cherished every part of the experience and everything South Dakota had to offer. Pam also loved the color purple, dark chocolate she carefully hid from others, and especially cats—everything about them captured her heart. Pam was truly a people person. She was genuinely interested in others, always asking about their families and children, and she never forgot. Each time someone returned to shop, Pam would remember and ask about them, making everyone feel seen and valued. She was simply a kind and gentle spirit. For many years, Pam and her husband Rex hosted an annual family and friends’ barbecue around the Fourth of July. She loved preparing for it and eagerly anticipated seeing everyone gathered together. As much as Pam loved others, she was deeply loved in return. Pam is survived by her husband of almost thirty-three years, Rex Herndon; her brother, Jeff Griggs, and his wife Paige; and a host of nieces and nephews. Jeff often teased Pam, reminding her that she was the older of the two, a role she wore with quiet pride. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leon and Vergie Griggs and Lydie and Beatrice Reeves, and by her parents, Harold and Doris Griggs, whom she loved deeply. Funeral services for Pam will be held Wednesday, February 4th, in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Duke Cemetery in the Darden community. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mrs. Pamela Kay Griggs Herndon

November 12, 1957 - January 28, 2026