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Denise Godfrey Obituary
Denise is survived by her husband, Pete Godfrey; children, Brandon, Ryan (Carly); grandson, Carson; sisters: Deborah Kujawski (Daughter; Brittany), Loretta McCausland, Rebecca Bechler (Pat); and brother: Christopher Karas (Donna). She is preceded in death by her mother, Godelieve Karas and sister, Shirley Binsted. She is survived by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of long-time friends.
Denise was born in Detroit, MI. and moved to Lakeland, Fl. for much of her life, then recently moved to Hendersonville, NC. Denise loved her family. She was a dedicated mother and wife who was adventurous, loved to cook and had a great sense of humor. She will be dearly missed.
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Caroline Carrette
August 16, 2020
I Will always remember her for her love to her family, she was very proud of them and for her kindness to others and me, miss writing to her, so sorry for your loss
Rose Collins
August 15, 2020
I remember Denise welcoming me into the family when I married her cousin Ken. She had such a warm and welcoming spirit about her. I loved her sense of humor that was contagious. I loved the way she took care of Her family especially around Halloween! I don’t think a holiday went by that we didn’t get a card from her family and that included Halloween! Denise will be missed by so many. My heart aches for their loss. But I know one day we will see her again in Heaven. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So it’s not goodbye Denise it’s until we see you again. We love you. ❤
Victoria Schafer
August 14, 2020
It doesn’t seem real to me. We had so much fun together. She always had a smile on her face. There are no words. I’m blessed I got to see her and she got to meet my new husband last year. I was blessed to have her in my life ❤
Britt
August 12, 2020
Aunt Denise, I miss our special times together and love you. Britt. Xo
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Theresa Wise
August 11, 2020
I worked with Denise. She was a wonderful friend. I will miss her dearly.
Christopher Karas
August 11, 2020
Denise was a loving mother and great sister. She will be deeply missed.. Chris
Becky
August 11, 2020
Denise was so warm and expansive; her son Ryan commented that she never met a stranger, and I do believe that is true. She cared about her family, but also, for the welfare of those who even casually crossed her path, a rare quality. She consistently believed in the good of others, and was eternally curious, grateful, and appreciative of the natural world. It was a gift to have her for my sister.
Debbie
August 11, 2020
She was my little sister, I loved her so much and was glad I could share her last moments on earth. I miss her beyond measure. Xo Deb
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