Sylvia Godfrey : Obituary

Sylvia Godfrey, age 83, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 in the Heritage Health Care Center in Blue Ridge, GA. Mrs. Godfrey was born on November 1, 1929 in Benton, TN to the late Charles Talley and Jewel Porter Talley. She was a member of Bethel Chruch. She was known as a loving wife, mother, and “Granny” and enjoyed arts, crafts, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tommy Godfrey; son, Rodney James Godfrey; grandson, Eric Godfrey; brothers, Robert Talley, Wallace Talley, Walter Talley, J.C. Talley, and Hoyt Martin; sisters, Anzelee Nelson and Stella Johnson.

She is survived by children and spouses, Sarah Verner and Marvin E. Verner, Jr. of Blue Ridge, Randy Steve Godfrey and Kathy B. Godfrey of Blue Ridge, and Ricky Godfrey and Linda Godfrey of Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Cristi Lynn Verner, Steve Godfrey, Chip (Miranda) Verner, Missy Treadaway, Tara Nicholson, Michelle Hardin, and Jacob Godfrey; 13 great grandchildren; nephew, Homer Johnson, Jr. and other nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. David McLendon officiating. Music will be by Homer Johnson, Jr., and Shane and Missy Treadaway. Pallbearers will be Chip Verner, Tim Godrey, Tommy Ledford, Daniel Cox, and Robert Germen. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the familly at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.