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Arthalia Godwin

Arthalia Godwin, 98, of New Haven, departed this life January 15, 2011. She was the widow of Forest Godwin.
Born in Raeford, NC, July 7, 1912, she was the daughter of the late James and Carolina Chavis Ross.
Mrs. Godwin was employed as a Seamstress for numerous years.
She was a member of Walk of Faith Church Disciples of Christ where she served as a Mother.
Mrs. Godwin is survived by; daughters, Doris Galberth, Helen Louise Dudley and Oteller Butler; sons, Forest and Benjamin Godwin and Ronald Gambrell; a sister, Margaret Shaw; 39 grandchildren; 94 great grandchildren; 57 great-great grandchildren; 5 great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by sons, J.C. and Almer Bo” Godwin; a daughter, Eleanor Johnson; sisters, Belle, Theresa, Mary and Helen; brothers, Benjamin, Wille and Waddell Ross; three grandsons and a granddaughter.
A celebration of Mrs. Godwin’s life and legacy will be held Friday, January 21, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com

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