Gladys was born in Newark NJ to Caroline & Henry Schneider. From an early age, she was very academically oriented. Her mother taught her to read and write at home allowing Gladys to skip Kindergarten and first grade. She graduated from Eastside High School and went on to earn a BS in Biology and Math from Seton Hall University. She also earned a teaching certification.
A stay-at-home mom, Gladys excelled at sewing, knitting, crocheting, playing the piano, baking, and many DIY projects around the home. She worked outside the home as a substitute teacher at UHS, followed by a career at Mutual Benefit Insurance Company in the Actuary Department until her retirement.
Gladys will be fondly remembered for her kindness, intelligence, honesty, gentle manner, strength, and caring nature.
Gladys was married to Robert C. Godfrey for 65 years, before his death in December of 2019.
She is survived by her son, Robert of St Croix, and her daughter Carol, of Union.
A visitation for Gladys will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
A funeral service will occur Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
Graveside Service to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, Union.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Godfrey family may be shared at www.McCrackenFuneralHome.com
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