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Faye Strawbridge Obituary

RED LION Faye A. (Godfrey) Strawbridge, 72, entered into eternal rest at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012, at York Hospital. She was the wife of Terry L. Strawbridge, to whom she was married for 52 years. She was born in Winterstown, on December 21, 1939, and was the daughter of L. Arlene (Zellers) Godfrey of York and the late Arthur P. Godfrey. Mrs. Strawbridge was an LPN, working at the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown and the former Seitz Nursing Home in Dallastown. She also did private duty nursing. She was a longtime and very active member of Winterstown United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Terry, and her mother, L. Arlene Godfrey, she leaves three children, James A. Strawbridge (Judy) of Red Lion, David E. Strawbridge of Red Lion, and Nanette M. Wagner (David) of York; six grandchildren, Josh, Jamie, Jeremy, James, Brittany, and Hunter; two brothers, Ray Godfrey and Dana Godfrey, both of Red Lion; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, at Winterstown U.M. Church, 12184 Winterstown Road, Felton, followed by an 11 a.m. service. Her pastor, the Rev. Keith J. Schmuck will be officiating. Burial will be at Winterstown U.B. Cemetery. Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, will be handling the arrangements. In Lleu of flowers, contributions may be offered to Winterstown U.M. Church, "Sound System", 12184 Winterstown Road, Felton, PA 17322. Faye was a wonderful wife to Terry and mother to her children. Her family always came first and her six wonderful grandchildren as she would say "ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE". She enjoyed collecting dishes and was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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Published by York Daily Record on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Kathy Crimmins

October 15, 2012

Our sincere condolences for your loss. She was a very special woman and AN AMAZING "GRAM." She was dearly loved and will certainly be missed by each of her loved ones. May the kindness and love of friends comfort you and the unfailing love of Jesus bring peace to your hearts knowing that she suffers no more and is together with Him in heaven where you will one day meet again. Kathy, Terry, Josh & Jeremy

Tyler Jackson

October 15, 2012

I'm so sad to hear about Faye. I wish all of the family the best getting through this tough time. Faye was a great woman who will be missed by many.

tammy and brian runkle-knaub

October 14, 2012

our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the strawbridge family. faye was such a lovely and warm person. she will be greatly missed.

Kathy Kornbau

October 14, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Faye was a roommate with my mother at Manor Care. May all the fun memories of Faye ge you through these hard times. God Bless!!
Kathy, Beth and Peggy Kornbau

Bonnie Hoffmaster

October 14, 2012

Prayers and heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire family. Faye was a wonderful person and I was honored to be a friend. She will be missed by all that knew her. You were a great friend when I lost Ronnie and I could never thank you enough. Nelson and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God Bless and RIP dear friend until we meet again.

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