Mrs. Nancy Reginald Courtney Godbold

Mrs. Nancy Reginald Courtney Godbold obituary, Newark, DE

Mrs. Nancy Reginald Courtney Godbold

Nancy Godbold Obituary

Published by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington on May 13, 2012.
Nancy Reginald Courtney Godbold, widow of Warren Godbold Jr., died Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Newark, Delaware. She was born in Aiken, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Reginald Courtney and Frances Kerr Courtney Wise. She was a graduate of Aiken High School and attended Winthrop College. She was a member of the Colonial Dames and the Edisto Island Open Land Trust as well as The Edisto Historical Society. She is survived by two sisters, Martha Baine Robinson and Patricia Underwood Hafers and her children; daughters, Kathleen Godbold (Larry Cozzillio), Frances Slater (Curt), and sons Stephen Godbold and William Godbold (Bruce Mandeville). A son, Warren Godbold III, preceded her in death. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Meaghan Zambrano, Sarah Miller, Brittany Godbold, Emily Nowak, Ransom Cozzillio and a great grandson, Camryn. In addition, two step grandsons, Drew Slater (Laura) and Brad Slater (Carina) and two step great grandchildren, Curtis and Genevieve, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who all loved her very much. She is also survived by her beloved pug, Fred. She loved dogs, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband, and was happiest on the front porch of her Edisto Island beach house surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 on Thursday, May 24th at 11:00am. Friends may call at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edisto Open Land Trust in Nancy's name: PO Box 1, Edisto Island, SC 29438.

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Hugh Curran

May 23, 2012

Steve, Kit, Fran, and Bill, so sorry to hear about your mother. Crestline Road seems like a lifetime ago, and I hope that your mom lived the life she wished for. Know that you are in my thoughts...

Sandy Zimmerman

May 21, 2012

Nancy was a joy to talk to during lunch at Somerford. She always had a nice compliment and was a great person to spend my 1/2 hour lunch with. Rest in peace Nancy and know your family loves and misses you alot.

Alicia Pilotta

May 21, 2012

Dear Steve,Brittany,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Take comfort in knowing she is with Our Lord and will always be with you in your hearts.

Lisa Alexander

May 21, 2012

All of the family is in my prayers.

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