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.

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Family or Deceased Name: Family of Mrs. Hazel Godwin

Your Name: Rev. Dr. Dorothy H. Richardson

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Message: Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family. God will strengthen you and give you comfort. God will provide.

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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.

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Family or Deceased Name: Hazel Godwin

Your Name: Billie Davis

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Message: Sorry for your loss. Billie Davis and family, Greensboro, NC

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