Mary Jane Godfrey

Mary Jane Godfrey, 70, of Marion, passed away, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her son’s residence with family by her side. She was born on April 8, 1941 in McDowell County to the late Wilder Donald Lowery and Donnie Stamey Lowery. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Dolly Ballard; 4 brothers, Earnest Lowery, Emmit Lowery, Dempsey Lowery, & Arlie Lowery.

She is survived by 4 sons, Keith Godfrey & wife Melissa of Marion, Robert Godfrey of Marion, Johnny Godfrey & wife Rachel of Hickory and Christopher Godfrey & fiancé Sandy of Marion; granddaughter, Chelsea Abee of TX; brothers, David Lowery & wife Shirley of Marion, Clinston Lowery & wife Faye of Marion; special friends, Virginia Arney, Faye Chapman, Christine Stutzman, Margaret Boyd; special care-giver, Katlin George.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, September 16, 2011 at Landmark Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Landmark Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Clayton, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Biddix Cemetery.

Words of comfort may be shared with the Godfrey family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com