Sheila M. Godwin

Sheila M. Godwin, 77, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on December 16, 1946, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Sheila was the beloved daughter of Samuel and Colleen (Martin) Bannon, both of whom preceded her in death.

Sheila served as the librarian at the Sellersburg Library many years ago, where she fostered a love of reading and learning in countless individuals. Her true calling in life was her passion for music, having taught herself to play keyboard and read music. Later in life, Sheila developed a talent for drawing and making beautiful cards for those she loved.

Sheila is survived by her sisters, Suellen Roberts and Norma Ettling; dear friend, Charles McKinney; daughter, Michele (Bob) Cook; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews and her beloved friend, Davona Zimmerman. She is also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Bourke Ettling.

She loved her family dearly, but her deepest love was for our Lord and Savior, and she had a deep devotion to our blessed Mother Mary.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home- Southern Indiana Chapel (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana). A service celebrating Sheila’s life will take place at the funeral home the following day, October 30, at 11:00 AM, with cremation to follow. 

A funeral mass will be held on November 26th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1842 E 8th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 ) at 2:00pm. Her ashes will be interred alongside her parents at St. Anthony Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

Sheila will be deeply missed by her family and friends, whose lives she touched with her kindness, creativity, and dedication to the community.

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