Greathel M. Artis

Greathel M. Artis NORFOLK - Greathel M. "Ma" Artis, 85, of the 1300 block of W. 38th St., passed away Jan. 30, 2009. She was born Sept. 29, 1923, to the late Eva Griffin and General Winborne in the Lambert's Point section of Norfolk. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lambert's Point. She was predeceased by her husband, James O. "Money" Artis. She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Artis and Tanaya Brown; one son, Demetrius Griffin; a special grandson, Damon Gaines; three nephews, Richard, Harold and Carlton Griffin; two nieces, Arvella Holmes and Armesia Lamb; two sisters-in-law, Louise Artis and Doris Artis; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in First Baptist Church, Lambert's Point, 1268 W. 38th St. The Rev. Anthony Paige will officiate. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at 1341 W. 38th St. one hour prior to service for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.