Sylvia Broadwell Toomes Griffin

Sylvia Broadwell Griffin passed away on November 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love and faith that will live on through all the lives she touched.

Sylvia was born in High Point, NC, on October 18, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Walter Allen Broadwell and Rosa Johnson Broadwell. She was a graduate of Asheboro High School and, not long after, met her late husband, Larry Toomes. Together, they raised three sons: Wayne, Marty, and Ronald. She spent many years working as a seamstress at Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman until its closure. She later retired from Randolph County Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria at Randleman Middle School.

Family was the center of Sylvia’s life. She loved her family unconditionally, and no matter what they brought her way, she always responded with love and a smile. She was known as Memaw to far more than just her family. She was notorious for taking in people who needed someone to listen, a place to stay, or a meal. She welcomed anyone and everyone who came her way with a smile. Her giggle and contagious smile were a light to everyone who knew her. Sylvia was patient, kind, gentle, and an incredibly strong woman.

Sylvia always had a story to tell. She loved to sing and listen to music. She enjoyed cooking and sharing fellowship with those she loved most. Two of her cherished family members were her beloved canine companions, Rosie and Beau. She spent most of her later years at home enjoying the companionship of her two dogs.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Toomes; her second husband, Hap Chandler; her third husband, James Griffin; and her brothers, Michael Broadwell and Darrell Ray McPherson.

Her family includes her brother, Fred Broadwell, and his wife, Joyce; Michael’s wife, Sue Broadwell-Clay; her three sons, Larry “Wayne” Toomes, Martin “Marty” Toomes and his wife, Gina, and Ronald Toomes; her beloved grandchildren, Tony Toomes, Houston Swindle, Ashley Hunt and her husband, Paul, Lea Sheppard and her husband, Chris, Dylan Toomes, and Blair Toomes; her twelve cherished great-grandchildren, Austin, Tyler, Jesse, Lexi, Garrett, Haven, Rylee, Michael, Makayla, Evelyn, Ayden, and Waylon; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. A service will follow immediately after visitation, with a graveside service to follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Toomes Griffin Family.