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January 4, 2011 Hamilton Journal, Hamilton, Ohio
Beulah (Morgan) GODBEY, 88, of Fairfield,
Ohio went home to heaven on Sunday, January 2, 2011. She was
at home surrounded by her family as they surrendered her
from their loving arms to the arms of her Lord. Her loving
husband of 69 years, William W. Godbey, preceded her in
death on December 15, 2010. She is survived by her loving
daughters and son-in-law, Rayetta Murphy, Bernetta (Gene)
Mize, cherished grandchildren Denise Hale, Christa (Will)
Hughes, Paige (Ken) Heitfield and dear great-grandsons
Austin Hale and Harrison Heitfield. Beulah was born
on October 4, 1922 in Casey County Kentucky, the daughter of
the late Virgil and Mattie (Surber) Morgan. Beulah
married William W. Godbey on October 11, 1941 in Liberty,
Ky. She and Bill farmed in Henry County, Ky. until they
moved to Hamilton, Ohio in 1956. Beulah was employed at
Mercy Hospital as a nurse aide until she retired in 1985.
She accepted Christ as her Savior in 1936 and served Him as
a member of Mt. Olive Christian Church and Point Pleasant
Christian Church for 24 years, North Seventh St. Church of
Christ in Hamilton for 27 years, and Fairfield Church of
Christ for the last 27 years. Her Christian legacy and fine
example of family dedication will live on through her
children and grandchildren. She is also survived by many
loving nieces, nephews, and special friends. She was
preceded in death by her husband, William Godbey; parents,
Virgil and Mattie (Surber) Morgan; brothers, Earnie Morgan,
Delbert Morgan, Alvin Morgan, Boyd Morgan and Oral Morgan;
sisters, Gertie Greer, Mertie Hamilton, Myrtle Godsey and
granddaughter, Jennifer Casey Murphy. The family would like
to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Christopher Meier and
Hospice of Cincinnati for their loving care and support. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Cincinnati, 4360 Cooper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio,
45242. Friends and family may celebrate her life by joining
together on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Avance Funeral
Home, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, Ohio from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:00
am with Dave Hargrave officiating. Final resting place will
be at Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton. Family will accept
condolences at
www.avancefuneralhome.com |
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Vivian Moon
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