Tamesha Lashan Griffith

Tamesha Lashan Griffith was born on August 27, 1976, in Walterboro, South Carolina, to the late of Larry Hill and Caroline Redish Griffith.  She departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Colleton Medical Center.

She was a proud 1995 graduate of Walterboro High School and continued her education at Claflin University. With a heart for helping others, she pursued a nursing degree at Trident Technical College.

Tamesha found joy in her work at Hope and Pon Pon Plantation, where she was a dedicated employee.  Her creativity was boundless-she had a passion for interior decorating, designing stunning pageant dresses, and crafting whimsical balloon arrangements that brought smiles to many.

On May 11, 2022, Tamesha was united in matrimony to Kevin Deal.

She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Hill; grandparents, John and Avllia Redish and Pete and Catherine Hill; stepfather, Jeffery Myers; and a beloved cousin, Barbara Bowman.

Tamesha leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Kevin Deal; children, De’shon Griffith of Boston, MS, JaQuaya Griffith of Walterboro, SC and Tah Griffith of Walterboro, SC; grandchildren, Love Henderson, Lovell Henderson, Jr. and Messiah Floyd all of Walterboro, SC.

She is also survived by her devoted mother, Caroline Griffith Myers of Walterboro, SC; brothers, James A. (Catherine) Drain of Augusta, GA; Otha (Linda) Griffith of Summerville, SC; aunt, Marie Bell of Walterboro, SC, uncle, Sam A.(Christine)  Reddish of Walterboro, SC; a special cousin who was like a brother, Albert Brice of Columbia, SC.

 Her memory lives on through her nieces and nephews-Karolyn Griffith, Arian Drain, James Drain IV and Camilla Drain--along with eight great-nieces and nephews, extended family, and countless friends.

Tamesha will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, artistic talents, and unwavering devotion to her family.  Her warmth and creativity touched many lives, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who knew and love her.

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