Camille Nivens
Feb. 1, 1952 – May 23, 2020
Camille Griggs Nivens was born on February 1, 1952 in Bronx, New York to the late, Jerry and Cecile Griggs. On Saturday, May 23, 2020, our dear sister fell asleep in death. She was 68 years old. She is preceded in death by her siblings Richard Griggs, Geraldine Carter and Nathaniel Griggs (Lucille), her nieces Cheryl Lyn Griggs and Dawnette Griggs and her beloved nephew Kenny Carter.
Our sister, Camille is survived by her only daughter, De’Shawne Nivens-Mosley and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Camille Nivens; Sister-in-law Mabel Griggs, her nephews Richard Bryant Griggs (Nicole), Kevin Griggs, Ceicil Griggs (Michelle) and Richard Carter who she raised as her own and niece Nikkia Boone (James). Camille has a host of loving great nieces and nephews; Brion Griggs, Jamilyn Griggs, Brandon Griggs, Bronson Griggs, Todd Marshall, Moet Marshall, Keanine Griggs, Kourtney Griggs, Kelsey Griggs, Isaiah Griggs, Jeydon Griggs, Madison Griggs, Ayanna Carter, Rimiayah Carter, and Rozlyn Carter. Her beloved spiritual sisters, Esther, Isabel and “Beach girls and a host of friends and spiritual family who will miss her dearly.
An online memorial will be through zoom on June 13,2020. Please email [email protected] for details.
It’s with our deepest sorrow. He will call.the family is in our prayers. Until the resurrection dear sister you have fought a fine fight and won.
Sorry for your loss. Thanks to Jehovah we will meet again.
Deshawn and Kate: Please accept our warm condolences for you loss. I know it’s a hard thing to deal with but with Jehovah’s holy spirit you will begin and continue to heal. We love you both.
DeShawne and Kaitlyn,
You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Lean upon Jehovah; He will sustain and strengthen you in your time of grief. We love you both and are praying for you.
Reggie and Dana Redfern
DeShawne and Kate,
You are both in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss. Always know that Jehovah is with you and remember they hope you have of seeing tour mother and grandmother again in paradise.
Love you both,
Rickey ans Wendy
DeShawne and Kaitlyn
Our deepest condolences to your family. He will call and our loved ones who are asleep will answer. What a wonderful time that will be.
Sending my condolences to the family. Camille was so kind and had a heart full of love.
I wanted to send my heartfelt condolences to this wonderful family. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of our Dear Sister Nivens . Please remember that she is not in pain any longer. Sister Nivens was a beautiful lady inside and out. My heart goes out to the entire family and especially Deshawne and Kaitlyn. Please remember what Our Grand Creator Jehovah promised at , ( John 5: 28 & 29 ) and (Revelation 21: 3 & 4). Please keep the good memories of Camille alive, this can bring you great comfort until we see her again in good health and with the prospect of living forever. ( Isaiah 33:24 and Psalm 37: 29).
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all,
Mamie Andrews Boyd
My thoughts are with the Nivens family during this difficult time. I’m praying that Jehovah’s peace, the peace that surpasses all others, will sustain you and bring you solace. Christian love.
DeShawne and Kaitlyn, we are so very sorry for your deep loss. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you all and your family. How we long for the future paradise where we will no longer cry tears of sorrow but of joy in welcoming your mom back! May Jehovah continue to comfort your hearts. With love!
Deshawne and Kaitlyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Jehovah strengthen you immensely at this time and may you continue to keep the resurrection hope deep in your heart. We look forward to welcoming her back when all is new as Jehovah promises. Rev 21:3-4.
DeShawne and Kaitlin,
We are deeply hurt by the loss of your mother, grandmother, and our dear friend. Our prayers are always with you and we know that our God and Father Jehovah will continue to show you love and encouragement during your time of grief. We love you both and we will always be here for you. 2 Corinthians 1:3;4
Love,
Lamar & Stephanie
I heard about the loss of your Dear Loved one. You all have my deepest sympathy . It is wonderful to know that she is in Jehovah’s memory and a little while longer she will be awaken according to Acts 24: 15. She was faithful until the end so we will see her soon.
Love You,
Rose Thomas
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister and friend. While there are No words that can make the pain better, know that Jehovah will guard your tears in a skin bottle and comfort you. He will come soon with the rescue of Sister Camille from the death that now holds her captive. Just a little while longer my friends.
So sorry for your loss. Rely on Jehovah and He will hold you and bring you and Kaitlyn comfort.
Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. There is nothing like the loss of someone who has known you from the moment you were here. And the Grandmother who loved you so much.
Sending love and hugs from Texas
I tried to find words but my heart is too filled up. I spent quiet intimate time in deep christian conversation with my dear friend. We have shed teats and great laughter together..I missed her when I stop being Rozzie nurse now I miss her again..Shawnee you your daughter and Richard are in my prayers
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Shawn I am so sorry for your loss. I loss my mom last year. It’s a hard pill to swallow. Jehovah will see you through it. Keep her beautiful memories in your thoughts. Love Michele McCrimmon
I am so very sorry for your loss of your dearest mom. She was my buddy. She will be truly missed. May Jehovah give you the comfort that only He can supply at this time of sadness. Psalm 34:18.
Words cannot express how you feel right now but always remember the hope of a resurrection and the song He will call . Sister Nieves will truly be missed. I remember the time we had the book study at her house and it was very cozy and nice. She was a wonderful person and will always be in your heart
We are very sorry to hear about Camille’s death. What a blow this must have been to the family and of course DeShawne and Kaitlin. Our prayers and thoughts are definitely with you. May Jehovah help you cope until Jesus says Camille come on out. We can’t wait for that day. Love you!!!
I’m so sorry with the late reply, but thanks so much for reaching out to us. We hope you both are doing well. My email address is [email protected] and my phone number is (804) 709-8980. We would love to hear from you both. Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
DeShawne and Kaitlyn
Dear Nivens Family,
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Leon and Aarona Brooks
You are in our prayers.
DeShawne, Kaitlyn and Family,
Our hearts are so heavy to hear of the sad loss of your dear Mother. We know ourselves what a difficult time this is, and we pray that Jehovah will give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time, through his word and through loving friends.
Isaiah 41:10, 13. With much love, Kim, Brent & Sonny
BARBARA DOUGLAS,
MAY JEHOVAH GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH FAMILY THAT YOU TRULY NEED AT THIS TIME!!!
OUR PRAYERS
ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME!!
LOVE
YOUR LOVING FRIENDS-PALOMA CREEK CONGREGATION
We know Camille’s love and faith because we have seen it reflected in her daughter and granddaughter. We look forward to being able to be among those who welcome her back.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. May Jehovah bring you comfort to endure the days & weeks ahead when grief may overwhelm you. Jehovah’s promises are sure so the day is coming when sister Nivens will wake up, healthy & happy. Let’s be there to welcome her back.
Sister Nivens was truly a beautiful person. We always enjoyed good conversation and laughs with her and appreciated her zealous example. We also learned about her goodness through her “Beach Buddies” and of course, both of you DeShawne and Kaitlyn. We have grown to admire and love the three of you even more these last few weeks. We are so sorry for your pain. But we know Jehovah will answer our prayers to keep you close to his heart and safe in his loving arms.
Much love,
Vuth & Cheryl Duong
CAMILLE WAS A DEAR CHILDHOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHEN SHE LIVED IN THE BRONX! I WAS IN HER WEDDING! WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER BOTH SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICALLY. WE LOST CON.TACT OVER THE YEARS AND RECONNECTED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO! II BUT BRIEFLY! SHE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART IM GLAD YOU (DESHAWNE) REACH OUT TO ME TO LET ME KNOW OF HER PASSING! iT GAVE ME THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING YOU! i WOULD LOVE FOR US TO STAY IN TOUCH WHEN THIS COVID19 IS OVER I WOULD LIKE TO COME AND VISIT YOU AND MEET YOUR DAUGHTER!
EDWARD GAVE AN EXCELLENT MEMORIAL TALK ABOUT HER TOO! THE MEMORIAL SERVICES WAS BEAUTIFUL!
Deshawn and Kaitelyn, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May Jehovah comfort you and your family in the days ahead dealing with your grief. I love what Jeremiah :29: 11-12 – Jehovah says he knows we will experience calamity but he thinking thoughts of peace and to give us a future and a hope. and you will call to me and pray and he will listen. Your mom has a future and a hope, lean on Jeh, in the days ahead.
Dear DeShawne and Kaitlyn,
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to you both. As Brother Winters said today, her life has been put on “pause” but soon the “play” button will be pushed and we’ll see her again, healthy and whole! We’ll plan a big “welcome back” party for her and tell her what she missed! Can’t wait!
Steve and Gray
We were deeply sadden to here of the loss of our dear sister. As Jehovah’s people we look forward to the time when such feelings will no longer exist, but be replaced with the joy of seeing our loved ones again.
I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of my dear sister! We worked in service together a couple of times—she was so sweet and kind! I’ll never forget her. I know Jehovah will miss her prayers and comments too. How happy we will be in the near future–when such announcements will be no more! As a lover of Jehovah, I pray that the family remembers and focuses on the wonderful promises He holds out to us at Isa. 26:19: our dead will live again! And Acts 24:15: there is GOING to be a resurrection! Don’t give up—because it’s just a little while longer. I so look forward to seeing my dear sister, Camille, again.
Agape,
Mell Hawk