Doris Chewning Godwin of Rocky Mount, age 78 went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday January 14, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. Born In Anson County October 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Ramsey Chewning. She was preceded in death by husband James Godwin; brothers Charles, Bennette, and Thomas Chewning, and sisters Broadus Elizabeth Cobb and Lois Chewning Proctor.
Doris had a long time career as a caregiver that gave her many years of joy helping others. She took pride in making the life of others more comfortable. She also worked part-time with her late sister Lois at Sisters Restaurant. She will be missed mostly for her humor, and honesty. Her proudest accomplishments in life were her three children Billy, Rusty, and Laura. She enjoyed travels with her endeared sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Billy Godwin and wife Sharon, Rusty Godwin, and Laura Godwin; her granddaughter, Mallory Godwin; sisters Rachel Sexton, JoAnn Hayes (Robert), and Carolyn Atkinson (John); friend, Linda Burgess; along with many nieces, nephews, and treasured friends. Special thanks go to her caregivers, Janell Baker, Margery Wester, Wanda Glover, and Kay Adams and to the Critical Care nurses of Nash Heathcare Systems.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Foundation for the Blind, 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102 , New York NY 10121 or the American Lung Association, 514 Daniels Street #109 , Raleigh NC 27605 .
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the home. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue , Rocky Mount NC 27804 . You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Location Not Available
Wednesday 1/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Thursday 1/17, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Rusty, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Love, Rhonda
B ILLY & SHARON, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ,ALWAYS CECIL, DENA AND THE BOYS