Janice Godfrey Obituary

Janice Rose Johnson Godfrey CHARLOTTE - Janice Rose Johnson Godfrey, the 3rd child of Harry Clarkson Johnson and Virginia Craig was born on January 19, 1932. At the tender young age of 14, this spirited young girl told her mother that she had met the man she was going to marry. True to her word, Janice Rose married Maddrey Myers Godfrey on August 18th, 1951 and this union was secure for 62 years, ending with the death of Janice Rose on January 3, 2014. After graduating from Harding High School, Janice attended Queens College and went to work for DuPont. While Myers was in the service, Janice had their first child, a son, Richard Myers Godfrey who died in infancy. Janice became a homemaker and mother to the four daughters, Dr. Virginia Godfrey, Melanie Bell, Tracy Godfrey and Ashley Reeves. She supported the girls in all their activities becoming a horse show mom, softball, soccer and baseball fan, and an enthusiastic Tar Heel basketball supporter. Active in the church, she taught the three year old Sunday School Class at Durham Memorial Baptist church over 30 years. Her creative flare always kept the children interested and active. Janice is survived by three loving son-in-laws, Dr. Craig Dees, Dart Bell, and Mike Reeves, and one grandson-in-law, Danny Narup. She was instrumental in raising and supporting five grandsons, Austin Kelly, Colten Bell, Justin Reeves, Preston Reeves, Trevor Reeves, and two granddaughters, Mariah Narup and Dalton Bell. In 2013, Janice and Myers became great-grandparents, welcoming Owen Daniel Narup to the family. A visitation will be from 2:00-4:00PM Sunday, January 5th at Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Rd. A service to celebrate her life will be at 2:00PM Monday, January 6th in the Paul Helton Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will be private for the family in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make memorials to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204 "or the Humane Society of Lincoln County, PO Box 23, Lincolnton, NC, 28093 or to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215. Offer condolences through www.foresstlawnwest.com "Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude." Janice Rose Godfrey lived life with happiness!

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Published by Charlotte Observer from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice Godfrey

13 Entries

Rhonda Keistler

January 11, 2014

Myers and Girls, I just heard about Janice's passing. I am so sorry. I've known you all all my life, I've grown up at Durham with all you girls. I will always remember Janice as so sweet and kind. I always thought she was just beautiful. Please know you all are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I know it has been a hard road for Janice and you all these past years. Love to you all.

Craig and LeAnna Morgan

January 6, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

January 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Godfrey family. Mrs. Godfrey was a wonderful wife and mother. Candi Lethcoe, Stress Free Home Care

Janet Rogers

January 6, 2014

To Myers and family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Janice, but I can feel her family's love by looking at the photos of her life! I'm sure she was a very special wife, mother and grandmother.
My heartfelt sympathy to Myers, Janice's family and friends.
Janet Rogers (sister to Lib Godfrey)

January 6, 2014

Boogie and family.
We know you are suffering a great loss and we extend our prayers, condolences and best wishes to you. Look forward and remember all the good times you had together.
All the best to all of you,
Erroll Sult

Debra Jaro

January 6, 2014

Myers, you and your family are in my prayers. Since my mother joined your wonderful family, Ron has told me what a wonderful woman and mother Janice was. Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Michael & Sue Honeycutt

January 6, 2014

Myers, praying for you and your family.

Susan (Gardner) Roscoe

January 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. I remember our horse show years and how kind she was to all of us. Just like a big family. May God give you all His peace and love during the coming days.

steve and norma godfrey

January 5, 2014

We will always remember Janice at Harding high school. She was so smart and friendly to everyone and loved by her teachers.Never had to go to the Principals office.
We remember church with Janice when all our children were young.She and Norma were Sunday school teachers and inspired these young people with love.
Janice will always be remembered.

Cydney and Kenny Stevens

January 5, 2014

We moved across the street from the Godfrey's almost 16 years ago and I will always remember Janice as being a very kind and friendly neighbor. She was always so beautiful and well dressed every time I saw her, even if she was out sweeping her front walk. She always had a smile on her face and never failed to wave to us if she saw us coming or going. I will always have kind remembrances of the beautiful, kind lady that lived across the street and the deep affections her husband had for her. Our deepest condolences to all the family and friends whose hearts are filled with sadness at this time.

charles griggs

January 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Stansberry

January 5, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Judy and Niels Nielsen

January 5, 2014

While we did not have the privilege of meeting your mother, having met her daughters, and hearing tales of the exploits of the Godfrey clan, we know that she had to have been an incredible women to have raised such a spirited and wonderful family! You are all in our thoughts in this time of remembrance and we look forward to sharing with you in the future.
Judy and Niels Nielsen

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