On January 17, 2015 our mother, Betty Johnson Griffith, left our arms to take the hand of God and watch over us from above. Mom was born in Hampton, VA on March 3, 1931 and died at the age of 83. She lived her entire life in her beloved Fox Hill and leaves behind many dear friends. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Sellie Johnson, her husband of 63 years, William E. (Puppy) Griffith, Sr. and her brother and sister Jeff Johnson and June Spencer. She is survived by her children Cindy Morgan (Jerry), William E. (Gene) Griffith, Jr. (Mary), and Valerie Amick, and her beloved grandchildren Joseph Evans, Allison Amick, and Sydney Griffith. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Williamsburg Hospice House for their support and care of us and Mom during her final days. Their genuine care and guidance will never be forgotten. "A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts." The family will receive friends at Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church, 6 Johnson Road, Hampton, from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. The funeral will immediately follow at 2 pm at the church. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave., Hampton, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.