[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS ``LEONE'' ALLISON GRIFFIS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2026

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Demarious ``Leone'' Allison Griffis, who passed away on February 5, 
2026.
  We are deeply saddened by her passing but are comforted by her strong 
faith and the meaningful life she lived.
  Born in June of 1945 in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Griffis grew up helping 
her family run their two restaurants, ``The Stateline Drive-in,'' and 
``The Red Pig.''
  She loved making everyone's favorite dishes and comfort meals, and, 
through this, learned the value of hard work and serving others first.
  Ms. Griffis worked for many years at Container Corporation before 
embracing her favorite role as ``Nana'' to her many grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.
  She was a faithful and active member of First Assembly of God in 
Fernandina and lived her devotion every day.
  Ms. Griffis taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the 
importance of faith and trusting in the Lord, spending plenty of time 
creating memories, like teaching them to fish and drive.
  She will be deeply missed, but her love and legacy of kindness and 
compassion will live on.

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