Ms. Velma Denise Griffin

Saturday, May 10, 2025 Velma Denise Griffin, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to all transitioned at the age of 67.  Velma was born October 8, 1957 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Alphonzo Sr. and Alice Griffin.    

Velma was raised in York County, Virginia and graduated from Tabb High School where she accelerated in NJROTC.  She was Company Commander and won numerous individual drill competitions.  After graduation she enlisted in the United States Army.  She was an excellent marksman and worked with communications while stationed in Germany, Texas and Washington.

Niecey as she was so fondly called by family and friends had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She could turn up any event and loved being with friends and family! Niecey lived life without reservation and never passed up an opportunity to have fun. She enjoyed playing cards and other games with family and friends. Thrifting was a favorite pass time of hers. Her dressing was in high demand during the holidays and any other time you could get her to make it. Velma was known for the vibrant and bright colors she loved and wore.

Velma left a void in the lives of her loved ones. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, she entered into God’s eternal care and joined her family who preceded her in death, her beloved son Marcus Griffin, her parents, her brother Alphonzo Griffin Jr., and her niece Tonya Griffin.

Velma will truly be missed but her life, giving and loving spirit will be celebrated by her sons Jason (Shaneshia) and James Mims (Jennifer) of Rome, Georgia. In her legacy, there are fourteen grandchildren. Holding her memories are her remaining sisters: Sharon Washington (Hampton, VA), Phyllis Griffin (Newport News, VA), Diedra Griffin (Newport News, VA), Germaine Grinkley (Mooresville, NC) and Regina Griffin (Mooresville, NC); and several nieces and nephews; a beloved friend of the family Russell Myers, her special friend Lindsey Mims and a host of extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life for Ms. Griffin will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11 am at Christ Temple RPC. The body will lie in state from 10 am until the Celebration hour. Interment will follow the Celebration at Georgia National Cemetery (Canton, Ga.) at 2:20 pm.

To the Griffin family, we at F. K. Jones Funeral Home extend to you our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Our prayers remain that your abiding faith in God will continue to comfort, to strengthen, and sustain you during your time of bereavement.

Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home Rome Chapel.

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