Betty Britt Godwin

Rocky Mount - Mrs. Betty Britt Godwin, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 23, 2015. Born in Atlanta, GA on October 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Guy L. Britt and Vera Buchanan Stansberry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Godwin; her two sisters, Imogene Britt Clark and Patricia Britt Boudreaux; and her brother, Guy L. Britt, Jr. Betty married the love of her life, Dr. Charles P. Godwin of Ahoskie, NC, settling in Rocky Mount after WWII and raising her children and lovingly attending to her family. Charlie and Betty had 65 wonderful years together. Betty will be fondly remembered as a strong woman, who loved and protected her family at every turn. Family was her priority. She loved to read, cook and entertain, sharing with family and friends. When you put your feet under her table, it was a delightful adventure. She will also be remembered for her warm smile and sweet nature. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her four children; her sons, Charles P. Godwin, Jr. and his wife, Betsy, of Greenville; Osgood Clark Godwin and his wife, Anne, of Raleigh; and her two daughters, Bettina Godwin Batts and her husband, Jerry, of Raleigh; and Nancy Godwin Haselden and her husband, Bill, of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Britt Scheliga and her husband, Greg, of Wilmington; Charles "Preston" Godwin, III and his wife, Amber, of Greenville; Ryce Godwin Danford and her husband, Matt, of Raleigh; Hadley Godwin Howard and her husband, Whit, of Raleigh; Osgood Clark Godwin, Jr. of Raleigh; William Boyd Haselden, Jr. and his wife, Linsday, of Atlanta, GA; and Alexander Clark Haselden and his wife, Gretchan, of Cartersville, GA and seven great-grandchildren, Madeline Britt Scheliga of Wilmington; Georgia Grace Godwin and Sailor Anne Godwin of Greenville; Anna Jael Haselden, Michaiah Elan Haselden and Ryan Nicole Haselden of Atlanta, GA; and John Matthew Danford, Jr. of Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Visitation will follow service in the Sugg Foyer of the Kinchloe Building. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Lakeside Baptist Church Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building 1501 Sunset Avemue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 12/3, 3:00 pm Memorial Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Thursday 12/3, 2:00 pm