Mary Frances Godbold

Mary Frances Godbold obituary

Mary Frances Godbold

Mary Godbold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richardson Funeral Home - Marion on Jul. 30, 2025.

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MARION MARY FRANCES BUMBARGER GODBOLD Mary Frances Bumbarger Godbold, 98 passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Mullins Nursing Center after an illness. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery. The service will be streamed live on the Richardson Funeral Home ((Marion, SC)) Facebook page for those unable to attend. Mrs. Godbold was born in Marion, a daughter of the late Francis and Leila Rogers Bumbarger. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Neil Ray Godbold, Sr.; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Godbold; and her sister, Alice Christmas. Mrs. Godbold was a long-time member of Shiloh Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, and crossword puzzles. Surviving are her sons: Neil Ray Godbold, Jr. (Pat), Bruce Godbold (Joyce) and Ricky Godbold; four grandchildren: Lesley McIntyre, Cameron Majeske, Aaron Balderson, and Millie Benton; and ten great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Methodist Church, 3903 W Hwy 76 Marion, SC 29571. An online register is available at RichardsonFH.net

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Mary Shannon

August 29, 2025

Mrs. Godbold was always very kind to my sister's and me when we were children. We lost contact with her after her son and my mother divorced. Sounds like she continued to live a fulfilling life.

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