May God bless you and your...
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Shirley Dunning Hunter
January 20, 2026 | Drexel Hill, PA | Friend
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Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Evelyn Marie Godette
Jun 5, 1941 - Jan 7, 2026
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I love Auntie! Until we meet again!
Kashorie Fields
January 17, 2026 | Newport News, VA | Family
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In Loving Remembrance of Mother Evelyn Godette — affectionately known as “Grandma”
In the early 90s on Haskins Drive in Suffolk, you weren’t just our neighbor—you were family. Being next door neighbors meant childhood laughter, playing with your grandson Michael, and countless moments spent with you, your late husband Mr. John, and Aunt Tonia. Those were simple, beautiful days filled with love that leaves a lasting imprint on the heart.
After more than 30 years, seeing you again at...
Tiffany Hudgins
January 15, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Neighbor
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Mrs Evelyn was such a sweet lady! My grandmother would drag me down to Suffolk everytime she visited from Philly and Mrs. Evelyn would have a spread of food waiting!!!! I always went for her Mac n cheese. Baby it was chefs kiss!!! She will be truly missed, especially for her fast talking lol.
May you get your rest
Robin Pauline’s granddaughter
January 15, 2026 | Richmond, VA | Friend
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Obituary
Evelyn's Obituary
Evelyn Marie Godette was born on June 5, 1941, to Sim Earl Jordan Sr. and Mary Edith Jordan.
Evelyn’s earthly soul departed us on January 7, 2026. Evelyn was born and raised in Suffolk, VA. She was educated through the Suffolk Public School System and later served as an employee within the Suffolk Public School System for 13 plus years before retiring. Later in life, Evelyn moved to New York and then moved to New Jersey where she met and married John. In 1991, Evelyn decided to move back to Suffolk, VA to be closer to family.
Evelyn was proceeded in death by both parents, Sim Earl Jordan Sr. and Mary Edith Jordan, her husband John Godette, daughter Janet Jordan Williamson, son Randy Jordan, grandson Joshua Williamson, great-grandson Karon Jordan, brother Sum Earl Jordan Jr., sisters Dorothy Coley and Catherin Gates.
Left to cherish their precious memories of Evelyn are her daughters, Vickie Knight Jackson of Chesapeake, VA and Tonia Godette of Suffolk, VA, 2 brothers, James Jordan (Sunnyboy) of Suffolk, VA and Vernon Jordan (Pumpkin) (RuthAnn) of Passaic, NJ, and one sister, Sylvia Fields of Newport News, VA. A very special son in Christ, Michael Giles Sr. A lovely host of grand and great-grandchildren, and a vast number of nieces, nephews, family and close friends.
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