Vellonia Griffith

Vellonia Griffith, 84, of Little Rock, went to be with Lord on Saturday, May 9. She was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late James Griffith. She was the loving mother of eight children: La Joyce, Allen, Cathy, Bruce, Delbert, Phyllis, Steven and Lisa; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services: Monday, 18th, 10 a.m., at Ward Chapel AME Church, 1301 Hanger St., Little Rock, Ark. Visitation: Sunday, 4-5 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home (501) 372-1305.