- Date Of Birth: April 2, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 1, 2020
- State: North Carolina
Mrs. Wilma Ruth Sloan Godfrey, 92, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday,
April 1, 2020 at her home.
Wilma was quiet by nature, but her character spoke volumes. She had a
lovely singing voice which was only matched by her beautiful spirit.
Additionally, she was endowed with an incredible work ethic which was
valued by her miller father and her lumberman husband of 50 years. Wilma
utilized this work ethic on her constant mission to help others while not
requiring recognition for doing so. Wilma was a compassionate individual
who loved her children unconditionally.
Mrs. Godfrey was born April 2, 1927 in Yadkin County and was the daughter
of the late Chester Cornish Sloan and Maggie Isadora Mullis Sloan. She was
a graduate of Yadkin County High School and was the first female school bus
driver in the county. She earned a music degree from Guilford College, and
at Guilford, she toured with the College Choir which left her with
wonderful friendships and memories. With her husband’s support and
encouragement, she later attended Queens Business College. On December 7,
1951, she married Woodrow Wilson Godfrey, who passed away October 4, 2002.
She was a co-founder of Godfrey Lumber Company, a family business that she
was still participating in this year. She was active in the community in
numerous ways, including serving as an officer at Damascus Baptist Church,
Statesville Bible Institute, Statesville Altrusa Club, and others.
Mrs. Godfrey is survived by five children; Barbara G. McCloud (Butch) of
Maryville, TN, Chester Lee Godfrey of Statesville, John Wilson Godfrey
(Pamela) of Troutman, William Godfrey of Statesville, Barry Godfrey (Sandy)
of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, Adam Wilson Godfrey (Lisa), Matthew
Addison Godfrey (Kelly), Daniel Ethan Godfrey, Alex Sloan McCloud (Ava),
Ethan Bartley McCloud, Laci Wynne Godfrey, Grace Virginia Godfrey, Faith
Carly Lawing; and one brother, Fred Sloan.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by eight
brothers and sisters.
The family wants to recognize Mrs. Godfrey’s special friends: Marcell
Souther, Nancy Johnson, and Helen Deal.
2020 at Damascus Baptist Church with Rev.
Damascus Baptist Church Missionary Fund.
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