Obituary for Melinda Gail Griffin Sosa of Sanford

Melinda Gail Griffin Sosa, age 55, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Alex Smith officiating.

Melinda was born in Sanford, North Carolina, on October 14, 1970, to Joyce Springs Griffin and the late Gary Redonski Griffin. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lori Smith.

She enjoyed going to the beach and being outdoors, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jesus’ Manuel Sosa-Burgos, III, daughters, Amber Lynn Dickens (Richard) of Sanford, Cammie Sosa (Luis Fierros) of Fayetteville, Jordan Corum (Garrett) also of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Zaccary, Zoey, Zadie, Lucas, and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

The Family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.