Pamela J. Griffith

birth mother Beatrice Redding, and adopted shortly after by her mother Ophelia A

Reid. Pamela was raised as a child in Memphis, Tennessee and later relocated with

her mother Ophelia to Phoenix, Arizona. Affectionately known to friends and

family as “PJ”, Pamela attended and graduated from North High School on

Phoenix’s East Side. Pam loved life and enjoyed being surrounded by her friends

and family. She gave her life to Christ at an early age as a young person attending

her mother’s church, the Tonto Church of Christ, then later becoming a member

of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

Early in Pam’s career she thrived in retail fueling her love of fashion. This would

create a path for her to foster her love of things such as Donna Karen and other

designer apparel, but it would also introduce her to some of her best friends along

the way.

Later, following her mother Ophelia’s path of being a servant to the people, she

entered the mental health field working to provide resources and service to the

Phoenix’s lower income and underserved communities.

Pam retired from the city of Phoenix in 2018. Pam dedicated her life until the end

to giving herself to people who needed her most.

Pamela is proceeded in death by her husband Duane C. Griffith, mother Ophelia,

step father James (Elvis), her birth mother Beatrice, her sister Darrien, and

brother Charles.

Pamela transitioned January 11th, 2020 surrounded by her family. She leaves

behind her two brothers Paul Reed and Larry Hill. Her two sisters Virgina Moore

and Janet Moore. Her children Christine, Curtis, Trenisha, and Shannon. Her

grandchildren Savionne, Ajani (Layne), Bailey, Cynya, Jordyn, and a host of foster

siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.