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Tera Godfrey Obituary
Tera A. Godfrey CHESAPEAKE - Tera Ann Godfrey, 29, of the 3300 block of Dietz Dive, passed away on Aug. 16, 2008 in Norfolk. A native of Norfolk, Tera is survived by her mother, Victoria Beahm Eastham and husband David and her father, Derrick James Godfrey. Besides her parents, Tera is survived by a daughter, Lacey Charlene Godfrey; two sisters, Nichole Godfrey and Amanda Godfrey; maternal grandparents, John and Vernie Beahm; paternal grandfather, Albert Godfrey; many uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Irene Godfrey and maternal grandmother, Celia Beahm. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Tera Godfrey
33 Entries
Emily Richardson
August 25, 2008
To Vikki, Nikki, Amanda, Mister Beahm, etc.
My prayers are with you and your family. We will keep Tera's memory in our hearts. Take care, neighbors. I hope you find some comfort in the amount of love and support the community has for your family.
Love,
Emily (Webster) Richardson
Jan Erie
August 24, 2008
Dearest Vikki and Dave:
There is little to add to all the lovely sentiments and memories previously expressed. Ryan, Casey, Kerry, Jordan, Bruce, and I have many, many happy memories of the little blondie-curled girl with the infectious smile and great big brown eyes with the Bambi eyelashes.
The friendship shared by our girls and by us will forever be in our memory and hearts.
There are no words to describe what you must be enduring at her loss and that of her unborn son, Lance. We can only hope God brings you peace and lifts the burden of your loss so that you may go on to have some happiness in your young marriage. Give God the burden...he will take care of it and cherish the honor.
Tera
The blondie-curled girl
with the golden brown eyes
as big as pools of chocolate...
A smile on her face for all
those she knew and often
for those she had never met.
A life cut short much too soon
a boy we'd have loved to know
a sweet, loving heart always
shown...giving light as does the
moon.
As their spirits ascend to a
place of light and peace...
The angels will give them
their own sets of wings and
their joy will never cease.
Jan L. Erie
Beth (Stoneberger) Borntrager
August 22, 2008
Vikki & Family,
I was shocked when I heard Tera was gone, and I am truely sorry. I will treasure the millions of memories of the beautiful little girl with the big brown eyes and the smile to match. The imfamous Godfrey slumber parties(my house getting egged because the boys were there),Cheerleading compititions and camps are just a handful of the memories I have. The last time I saw Tera, I was visiting there, we were so happy to see each other we talked for hours.
Please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you all.
Kara and Denise Matchen
August 22, 2008
Godfrey family sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless your family always.
Lisa Bridegam-Krebs
August 22, 2008
When I think of growing up and some of the best times of my life, I think of Tera. I have so many millions of memories that I will always cherish every day of my life. From the age of 5 to 17. I think we became blood sisters at least 3 times, Slumber parties, Mr Brinkly, Dancing in the back of the van., Cheerleading camps, competitions, and practices, always getting the spirit stick, dancing and making videos, egging houses, Lake Taylor cheerleading tryouts, 6TH grade dance,8Th grade prom, summer school, 13Th birthday, Terralton dances, B4 Baby girl(Lisa T RIP) Bam Bam (Tera) and Blossom (Me), Shannon B. house, Every Easter, Halloween, Setting up with Jason G., School shopping with Nanny, Derick calling my parents at 3 in the morning, the fireworks in the back yard explosion, Jeff Pergoski first boyfriend, Getting me ready to go to Prom, Michael Jackson dance u did for black history month, Hand prints on the side walk Erin, Tera, Me, Torturing our poor sisters, Sliding down the stairs with sleeping bags, and I could go on. That is the Tera I will always love and will never forget.
maranda clemmer
August 22, 2008
tera has known me sence i was born and i grew seeing all the godfreys here at my home then when i got older i seen her on the ball field with my sisters she is the one i remember the most because of her smile when she smiled you had to smile with her
i known my brother and sisters
Melody,Stevie,sallie,shannon.mary mac. knew you longer then me but i am sorry for you mommy and sisters
Ps.Tera do me a favor tell my brother i love him and i miss him
so does mom please tetll him hello
you and him be good
love always
Maranda Clemmer(rosenbaum kid)
Maggie Lenaghan
August 21, 2008
Tera will remain one of the most joyful people I have ever had the honor of knowing. A light has been dimmed. I will always keep a special memory of her shining in my heart. I extend heart felt condolences to her family.
Lisa Dupree (Tedesco)
August 21, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you all in your time of grief. God bless.
Tracey Quales (Millard)
August 21, 2008
MY MEMORIES OF TERA ANN:
I remember meeting Tera when we cheered for TAC Neptunes. That is where it all began. A whole group of us became not only a squad but a family as well.
I remember having slumber parties over Tera's house, of course on Ashby St., we would all take turns throwing each other in the pool and yelling at the railroad engineer to blow his whistle as he went by.
I remember us throwing each others bathing suits in the freezer ovr night---mixed with ketchup, mustard, water and whatever else we could find in the fridge--just to see what would happen.
I also remember playing softball w/ Tera at Azalea. My mom (Linda Millard) was her coach. She was the smallest yet fastest girl on the team and her huge smile just brightened our days.
However, when we were kids cheerleading is what was in our blood and that is what we ALL loved to do. Tera could do a "Russian" like no other....and her "basket tosses" were like nothing we've seen before.
We all grew up and eventually drifted apart but I know we each crossed each others minds once in a while.
Vicki and family--I truly wish nothing but peace for you and your entire family. Please know that GOD has a huge plan for Tera and Lance. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace little Tera!!
Love, Tracey
Melissa Clouse
August 21, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
Audrey and Michael Webster
August 21, 2008
Dear Vicky, Nicky and Amanda,
I know no words can console you during this time of grief but please know that you have many friends who love you and a warm and loving family to hold you up during the darkest hours. Our deepest sympathies go out to you all and your family. Tara was a beautiful woman and will truly be missed.
Jennifer (Mathis) Williamson
August 21, 2008
To the entire Godfrey Family~
I am truly sorry for your loss. Growing up together, Tera was like a little sister I never had. We all had great times and memories we all share and will hang on to them forever.
I’d like to share a memory of my own. We were having one of those great slumber parties at the Godfrey house and I decided we should all jump out of Tera’s (upstairs) window into the pool. A couple of us did….guess who~ Me & Nicole! We scared Tera and she went and told on us and we got in BIG trouble! Tera was cool like that! She did not follow the crowd. She was defiantly a sweetheart and touched everyone who knew her! You are all in my prayers. Love you guys!
Marie Stoneberger
August 21, 2008
Vicki and girls-My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Over the years we have loss contact but i will never forget our childhood memories and what a great person Tera was. May Lacey grow into a strong beautiful women just like her mom. TERA WILL BE MISSED.
Heather Bruce (Jones)
August 21, 2008
We spent many years cheerleading together.Tera will be deeply missed. I am so sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl (Haynes) Miemczewski
August 21, 2008
The Godfrey Family:
I played softball with Tera at Azalea and I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Megan Schmidt
August 20, 2008
The Godfreys----I am so sorry for your loss seriously. I love yall so much and yall are really in my thoughts and prayers. Tera was such a great person...its been years but i always think of yall. God bless each and everyone of you......love, Megan,Ashley, and Katie Byrne and Family
tracey m
August 20, 2008
Tera Bera you where such a sweet lady. You always had me laughing when we where working at the ABC. I will miss you. Your soul is at rest.
Heather Hall-Cochran
August 20, 2008
Dear Vicky and Family,
It has been many years since I last saw Tera. We were cheerleaders together. I was deeply sadended by this and shocked. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I wish I could do more.
Jennifer Leonard
August 20, 2008
Mom, Amanda, and Nicole:
I know that I haven't kept the best of touch throughout the years, but I have never stopped loving your entire family as my own. You all were always there for me and I have always felt lucky to have not one sister, but three. I am truly sorry for your loss and know that Tera will be severely missed. I will always be here if you need anything at all, and you will always be in my heart and prayers. I love you <3
Linda Millard
August 20, 2008
Vickie and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I think back about the cheering squad with Tera and all her friends and remember the good times we all had together at the cheering competitions. May all these memories bring you comfort. I can remember her big smile and of course her big brown eyes. She and her little one are now with God and she will be watching over Lacey and all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
NANCY DOWNING
August 20, 2008
OUR SON WAS TERA'S BOYFRIEND AT FAIRLAWN ELEM. WE WERE VERY SHOCKED AND SAD TO LEARN THE NEWS. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND HOLD HER IN HIS ARMS. THE DOWNING'S (CHRISTOPHER)
michelle phillips
August 20, 2008
We are all deeply saddened for your loss. Her smile will not be forgotten...ever! Your family is in our thoughts every minute! If you ever need anything please do not hesitate to ask. We love you all!
Karen Skees
August 20, 2008
Vickie and family:
I know that I have not seen you guys or Tera in many years. However, I will always have those memories of us and cheerleading. Tera was a wonderful friend and I am sure flourished into a great woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do please feel free to call. Karen (Akers) Skees and family
Kim Krebs
August 20, 2008
To all the family,
I kept in touch with Tera via email the past year. I'm comforted that she knew I loved her, and she loved all of us. Even though I didn't know the Tera like I knew 15 years ago, those memories are our gift now. Her laughter, those big brown eyes, cheerleading, fairlawn elementary school, Easter at Grandma Beahm's, all the Ashby Street Girls playing in the park and spending the nights at one of neighbor's homes. So many memories. Lisa and Karyn will hold those memories close to their heart. The happy go lucky sweet girl with a sparkle smile and contagious laugh! Lisa visited the sidewalk in front of your old house to see their handprints/with their names written from a stick. Tera was excited for Karyn when her baby Chloe was born, and looked forward to Lance being born as well. I'm sure Grandma Beahm, Grandma Godfrey, and your dog Bert was there to welcome little Lance and Tera to heaven. We love you Tera. We will never ever forget the little girl Tera. Love Kim, John, Lisa, Karyn, Johnny Krebs
mary rosenbaum clemmer
August 20, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Dawn ( Doe Doe) Everette
August 20, 2008
Vicki, Nichole & Amanda
I know its been years, however please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My heart is with you and your family.
Love Always
The Fries Family
August 20, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Christie O'Hara
August 20, 2008
Vicki, Nichole, & Amanda,
I am deeply sadded by your loss I loved you sister as if she was mine as well. If there is anything I can do for any of you please ask you know I'm always there.
Love Always
Nicole Derby
August 20, 2008
May the Lord hold you and your little one in the palm of his hands. God Bless you fellow Titan.
Tracey (Millard) Quales and Richard Quales
August 20, 2008
Vikki, Nichole, and Amanda:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know she grew into a beautiful, talented woman and mother. Please know that we are here if you need anything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Neva Zeedyk(payne)
August 20, 2008
Im very sorry for your lost. All of youll are in my prayers. God Bless You All.
Alex Shook
August 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheryl Carson
August 20, 2008
Tera, we haven't seen you in so many years, but you were never forgotten. You will always be the smiling, sweet little girl that we remember from years ago! You and your family are in our prayers.
Much love, The Carson Family
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