Ms. Judy Griffin

Judy and I met working as contractors at the U.S. Department of Energy many years ago. Although we didn’t work for the same company then, our paths would cross regularly, and she would always brighten my day with her effervescent spirit and impress me with her depth of subject knowledge. Over the years, we shared stories of our children and grandchildren and what was transpiring in our lives.
Ten years ago, I decided to make a career change that gave me pause about my technical and leadership abilities. Before my first day with the new company, I received a phone call from Judy to welcome me aboard and tell me how excited she was that we would now be working for the same company and what I great asset I would be. That was Judy! Always welcoming, always supportive, and always able to use her tremendous sense of humor to make every encounter a fulfilling and happy meeting. Judy’s joy for life was always present in our conversations – how excited she was to cross an item off her bucket list, her love for and pride in her family, her fondness for champagne, and to always ask after my family. She was a graceful force, a comfort, her joy was contagious, and she will be sorely missed!
Peace be with the Griffin family.
Carol and Steve Smith