Debra Griffin
Debra Griffin was born and raised in Hardeman County. She is the daughter of the late Albert and Mable Cochran, and the late Charles Gatlin Sr. She is a member of Greater Springfield M.B. Church. She was a third grade teacher at Bolivar Elementary School for over 30 years. Debra is also the first African American ( Native American) to attend BES and return to teach there. She is currently working as a child Development Specialist at Quinco Mental Health Center and services students at Grand Junction Elementary. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Debra is married to Jerry Griffin Sr. They have three children: Shanay (Ajani) McMillian, Jerry ll (Nigeria) Griffin and Jermel (KaNeshia) Griffin. Debra and her husband also have three grandchildren Jerry lll, Ziya and Per-a.