Obituary of Wanda Loyce Godfrey

The Life & Legacy Of

Wanda Loyce Godfrey

"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born . . ." Eccl. 3:1-2
          Wanda Loyce Godfrey was born on October 30, 1949 in Mexia, Texas to the parentage of Richard Norwood & Estella Griffin.

"When I was a child, I spake like a child . . ." I Cor. 13:11
          Wanda received her formal education from the Worthamn School District.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized.  

". . . but when I became a (wo)man, I put away childish things." I Cor. 13:11
          Wanda was blessed to meet and marry Henry Gilbert Sr. Their union gave her the privilege of gaining three incredible daughters and a son: Mary, Ruby, Ann, and Henry Jr. Together, they welcomed their precious daughter Kristi Gilbert. Later, Wanda married Joe Godfrey and became a nurturing mother figure to Ester, and Trina Regna. She cherished the moments spent with her extended family, as these moments filled her with immense joy.

"Whosoever believeth in Him . . ."  John 3:15
          Wanda entered into her eternal resting place on December 21, 2023.   She was preceded in death by her dad ~ Richard Norwood; mother ~ Estella Griffin; husband ~ Henry Gilbert Sr.; Sister ~ Myrtle Smith; Son ~ Reginal Norwood, Son in Love Henry Gilbert Jr.; and Grandson ~Tyrone Tutson Jr.

"I will not leave you comfortless . . ." John 14:18
          Wanda may be gone from our sight but she will forever remain in the hearts of: Husband ~ Joe Godfrey; Daughter ~ Kristi (Brodrick) Gibson; Daughters in Love ~Mary (James) Powell, Ruby Nell, Ann Gilbert, Ester Jones, Trina Taylor, and Regina Taylor; Grandchildren ~ Dominic Gibson, Robert Tutson, Sonnie Johnson, Alexandria Cox, Davonna Cooks, Lucresha Tutson, to name a few; along with a host of loved Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Other Loved ones.