Barbara Dean Godley

2019. Barbara was born on June 12, 1936 in Georgia. She was an expert horticulturist with a rose

garden to rival even the most beautiful of gardens. Barbara worked in the clothing industry for many

years and had a love for fashion. She was a member of the Vagabond Travel Club and was the life of the

party on the bus. No one suffered a loss or celebrated a victory, without a cake or pie from Barbara.

Barbara was a loyal member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her

husband, Tommy Godley, of 57 years. Barbara is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Godley and

husband, William Robin Carson; her daughter, Linda Godley Stroup and husband, Mike Stroup; her

grandchildren, Rachel Sholar and husband, Zackary Allen Sholar, Megan Sholar and husband, Richard

Seth Sholar, Sarah Stroup, and Tyler Carson Leach and husband, Michael Brendon Leach; her great

grandchildren, Laney Elizabeth Sholar, Evelyn Grace Sholar, and Tatum Marie Leach. She was also

survived by numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barbara had numerous friends that she

treasured. Her funeral arrangements are as follows: Sunday, September 15 th , 2019 with visitation from

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Durham Memorial Baptist Church, funeral to follow at 2:00 pm at the church,

burial will be immediately after at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia.