Gail Godwin, 74, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Born in North Carolina to the late Kirby and Kathleen Howard, Gail was a unique character who always kept everyone laughing. She was a nurturing caregiver to her family and will be missed by all who knew her.
Gail was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, James A. Godwin Sr.; three sons, James “Buddy” Godwin Jr., Michael Godwin and Christopher Godwin; two brothers, Vernon and Pete; and two sisters, Ann and Helen.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kimberly Baraldi (Edward); son, David “Carmen” Godwin (Ruth); sister, Edna Hinson; brothers, Cecil Howard (Pam), Dennis Howard (Gail), William Howard (Peggy) and Donald (Buzzy) Luter; eight grandchildren, Darcy, Jamie, Ashley, Michael, Tony, Eddie, Maria and Amber; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home with a funeral service at 2 p.m. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.
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