Judy Bennett Griffith

Judith Bennett Griffith passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born on August 14, 1945, in Newnan, Georgia, to the late Leonard Albert "LAB" and Flaudye Kelley Bennett. After graduating from Newnan High School, she attended West Georgia College and earned her Masters in Education. During her life, she owned a health food store, an early childhood learning center, and a plant nursery. She taught in schools in Carrollton, Newnan, and Atlanta, including Yeshiva, where she served as coach, educator, and Vice Principal. Ultimately, she settled at The Heritage School where she filled many roles: parent, educator, mentor, coach, Board Member, Athletic Director, Upper School Head and then, as Head of School for ten years until her retirement in December 2012. Concurrently, she chaired several standardization / accreditation teams and served as President of the Georgia Independent School Association. After retirement, she moved to California and continued to follow her passion for service as a member of Women Helping Youth, a giving circle that provided grants to organizations serving under-resourced youth throughout Los Angeles. She was incredibly proud of her work on the screening committee, reviewing applications and selecting deserving recipients. Judy was well-known for all of her accomplishments, her leadership, and her quick wit. She was a mentor to so many, valued for her wise counsel and friendship. Beyond her professional achievements, she viewed her greatest legacy as her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved gardening and found beauty in nature. She enjoyed being in the pool, or at the beach. She was an avid, if not superstitious, sports fan and reveled in cheering on her favorite teams. She was a member of several book clubs, but loved her detective mysteries and history textbooks most of all. Judy was humorous, generous, and loving. She was humble, yet influential. Her loss will be deeply felt by her loved ones. The memorial service is Sunday, June 2, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Central Baptist Church, with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at The Heritage School Student Center, 2093 US 29, Newnan, GA 30263. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Women Helping Youth at https://www.womenhelpingyouth.org/ Judy is survived by her children Mary Trenton Griffies (Brian), Justin Griffith (Jessica), and Anna Dunn (John Michael); grandchildren Philip Griffies (Sunni), Julianna, Patrick, Rosemary, and Kate Griffies, Abigail and Will Griffith, John Kelley and Claire Dunn; great-grandsons Jax and Bennett Griffies; partner Amy Bernstein and daughter Eliana; sister Elinor Bennett Cawthorne, and several nephews. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Judy Bennett Griffith

August 14, 1945 - May 29, 2024