Ms. Hazel Godwin
Ms. Hazel Godwin began her earthly journey on April 9, 1939, in Johnston County, North Carolina, born to the late Wallace and Annabell Godwin. She peacefully entered eternal rest and gained her wings on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:02 a.m. at her residence in Selma, NC, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ms. Godwin was educated in the Johnston County School System and attended Richard B. Harrison School in Selma, NC. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years employed with K.R. Edwards Tobacco Company in Smithfield, NC, and Bright Leaf & Burley in Wilson, NC. She also worked at the Nash County Tobacco Factory, where she was well respected by her coworkers and friends.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory two brothers, Calvin Godwin and Robert Godwin; two sisters, Carolyn Godwin and Rolinda Godwin (niece/sister); along with a host of other relatives, and friends who will forever remember her kindness, strength, and love.
Viewing:
Thursday November 13, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 5:30 pm at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577.
Funeral Services:
Friday November 14, 2025, 11:30 am Bethel Ame Church 9632 NC-96, Selma, NC., viewing from 11:00 am until 11:30 am.
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Family or Deceased Name: Ms. Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Dr. Edna S. Watson
Email: ewatson1922@nc.rr.com
Message: My deepest and sincere condolences to the family. Hazel will truly be missed by the Bethel AME Church family and all her friends.
Date: 11132025
Family or Deceased Name: Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Bobby and Annette Pearce
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Message: Sorry to hear about Hazel. May God comfort you all with peace and love.
Date: 9199615354
Family or Deceased Name: Family of Mrs. Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Rev. Dr. Dorothy H. Richardson
Email: hdotrich@gmail.com
Message: Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family. God will strengthen you and give you comfort. God will provide.
Date: 919 553 4085
Family or Deceased Name: Ms Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Carlton & Joan Richardson
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Message: Praying strength for the family
Date: 1172026
Family or Deceased Name: Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Betty Watson
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Message: Sending thoughts and Prayers to the family. Cousin Hazel will be Greatly Missed
Date: 11072025
Family or Deceased Name: Ms. Hazel Godwin Family
Your Name: Helene T Price
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Message: My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Godwin family at this difficult time and in the days to come.
Date: 9192842392
Family or Deceased Name: Hazel Godwin
Your Name: Billie Davis
Email: billiedavis2963@yahoo.com
Message: Sorry for your loss. Billie Davis and family, Greensboro, NC
Date: 3362098624
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