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Cecil Godwin Obituary
Mrs. Godwin, 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Horry County, South Carolina on September 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Roberts Tyler.
A graduate of Kings Business College in Charlotte, she was a retired executive secretary for Bank of America. She was an active member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and the Unity Sunday School class. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved and enjoyed family and friends, she was known wherever she worked and served by her delicious cooking, especially the many and varied cakes that she so generously shared.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, James A. Godwin, and their three children, Janesta Godwin, Joseph Godwin (Debbie), and Kimberly Goode (Terry), all of Charlotte; three grandsons, Joseph, Jeremy, and Justin Godwin; three sisters, Grace Tyler and Louvenia Fowler, both of Loris, SC and Zelda Cline of Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 30 at McEwen Charlotte Chapel, 5716 Monroe Road with Rev. John Harrill officiating. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the McEwen Charlotte Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel.
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kim goode
February 3, 2009
My Mom My Hero!
I love you so much and I look forward to the time when I will get to see you on the other side. I know you are with your family members enjoying all your time with them catching up. I know you are proud of all of us and especially Dad. He has done well with your loss. He grieves every day and I know that with us being in the house he will get through this.
I would like to say I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I did not want you to go that day, but I know you are in heaven rejoicing. Justin took it kind of hard but you knew he would. He is strong and again he will survive the loss of his grandmother. When I say again, the day she told him of her cancer he lost it and said that he wanted to spend as much time with her as he could. He would come down to the house and put his arms around her and rub her ear, like he always did. He would tell her and his paw paw that he loved them each and every day. I know with this being his senior year in high school that he would like for her to be there. She told him on Sunday 1/25/09 that she would not be around for his graduation. He cried and accepted that she was ready to go home and meet our Saviour.
George Pickett
January 31, 2009
How saddened Vicki and I are to learn of Cecil's passing. Since we moved to Texas twenty years ago, she has called me every year on my birthday; we always know from the Caller ID in North Carolina that 'It's Cecil!".
You know she was a special person and we had a special relationship for those years in Charlotte where she put up with me and the many long days and weeks, keeping me out of trouble in so many ways. We still talk about her cooking, especially the birthday cakes, and the birthday visit she arranged for me at the Charlotte Fire Department training grounds.
Our best to James and all the family at this time of loss. She has gone to a better place where we shall see her again.
TOM EASTERLING
January 30, 2009
DEAR JAMES AND FAMILY, I AM TRULY SORRY ABOUT CECIL. SHE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO MY WIFE SALLY AND I WHILE SALLY WAS AT WESTLEY NURSING HOME, AND I THANK YOU AND CECIL FOR THE GREAT HELP YOU GAVE ME AFTER HER DEATH. GOD'S BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALLWAYS... TOM EASTERLING
Nina Nivens Willis
January 30, 2009
Much Love to the Godwin Family. Thank you Great Aunt Cecil for making Mom smile. Your are the best we will miss you dearly.
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Myrna Citron
January 29, 2009
Janesta and family - You and your family will remain in our prayers. Myrna Citron
Kim, Resa & Dana
January 29, 2009
Janesta, Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Just know that your mom has seen our Saviour's face and she is walking the streets of gold, cancer free and has no pain. Call us if you need anything.
Dean & Doris Tyler
January 29, 2009
Dear James & Family we were so sorry to hear about Cecils death. I'll never forget all the good times we had on Sylvania Avenue. All of us send our deepest sympathy. Cecil will be sorely missed. You have all our love. Dean,Doris,Cindy,Wally &children
Sherry Robinson Shuford
January 29, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of Cecil's death...she and your entire family have always held a special place in my heart. I am keeping each and every one of you in my prayers.
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