IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Gwendolyn

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Godfrey

April 9, 1932 – May 23, 2022

Obituary

Gwendolyn (Gwen) Woodward Godfrey, 90 years of age of Midfield, Alabama passed away on May 23, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. She was born to parents, George and Willie Mae Woodward on April 9, 1932. She was born in Columbus, MS and graduated from Bessemer High School in Bessemer, Alabama. She married the love of her life, Billy Robert Forest Godfrey, on June 30, 1951. Gwen was a dedicated Sunday school teacher and faithful member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Janice Schrader (Jeff Smitherman), and Stephanie Godfrey (Warren Slaughter), granddaughters, Heather Schrader Groom (Joseph) and Caitlin Schrader, great grandson, Thomas Groom, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother and loving husband. Gwen was first and foremost a Christian, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and caring friend. She treated everyone she met like family and never knew a stranger. She enjoyed sweets, old movies, and loving on her girls. Gwen instilled faith and having a close walk with the Lord with all of her family and friends. She spent countless hours laughing and making jokes with her family. Her hugs, encouragement and smile were unmatched and treasured by all. Her perpetual state of mind was "fine and dandy". Arrangements will be Friday, May 27, 2022 with visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. followed by chapel and graveside services at Valhalla Funeral Home in Midfield, Alabama.

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