Hertford, North Carolina
Jan 17, 1935 – Sep 20, 2012
Earline Morse "Teenie" Godfrey, 77, of Carolina House and formerly of Winslow Road, Hertford, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City.
Mrs. Godfrey was born in Perquimans County and was the daughter of the late Ernest Earl and Pauline Corbitt Morse. A homemaker, she was a member of both the New Hope Home Demonstration Club and the Museum of The Albemarle Guild where she had formerly served as president, and attended New Hope United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Godfrey.
Surviving are her daughter, Sharon G. Meiggs and husband Garry of Camden; her son, Earl R. "Sonny" Godfrey of Hertford; four sisters, Mattie Wray M. Godfrey, Juanita M. Byrum, Dorothy M. Owens, and Faye M. Nixon, all of Hertford; a brother, William "Pete" Morse of Hertford; two grandchildren, Jason Corbitt Noblett and Rachel Sara-Earline Meiggs; and one great-grandson, Jason Corbitt Noblett, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford. Friends may join the family in the funeral home immediately following the service on Saturday. A private burial will be held in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Elizabeth City.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
Sharon,
We were so proud of your eulogy for your mother. You let everyone know what a wonderful women she really was before the illness took over her life. We always enjoyed seeing Ray and Erline and talking about the old days. I know you have good memories to hold close to your heart. thank you for honoring your Mama.
All our love,
Katherine & Preston Godfrey
Katherine Godfrey
October 29, 2012 | Hertford, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mary Tirak
September 25, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know she hasn't been doing well for a while. Trust that and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Sawyer
September 24, 2012 | Camden, NC
Sharon and family. I am sadden to hear of the loss of your "mama". We are praying for peace and healing for you during this time.
- Hollie Schratwieser
September 24, 2012
Sonny, I'm sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers.
patricia mcdonald
September 24, 2012 | Elizabeth City, NC
Sharon so sorry to hear about your Mom Sorry was not home and just heard about it You are in my thoughts and prayers Judy and Heather
Judy Mcpherson
September 24, 2012 | Camden, NC
Sonny, Sharon and family-So sorry for your loss. Teenie will be greatly missed. Sorry I could not be with you all for the service. Love you, DonnaLynn Corbitt Johnson
September 24, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. Take care.
Doug and Kathy Godfrey Fairfax
September 23, 2012 | Hertford, NC
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Earline, our prayers are with you.
Tammy & Sammy Lassiter
September 23, 2012 | Wake Forestt, NC
