Kathy Sue Godfrey
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Kathy Sue (Campbell) Godfrey of Independence, Missouri peacefully left this earth and went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, July 26th, nine days after her 68th birthday.
Kathy was born in Grayson, Kentucky on July 17, 1950 to Aaron Campbell and Mary Lou Rasa. She and her mother moved to Kansas City in her early years and she lived there throughout her childhood. She was introduced to her future husband, Russell Godfrey, when they wrote to each other during his time in the Navy. They married on January 2, 1972 in Independence, Missouri. They remained lovingly devoted to each other for 46 years.
Kathy graduated from Van Horn High School in 1968 and attended Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) for her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education. Kathy taught 6th grade at Fire Prairie Middle School in the Fort Osage School District for 25 years, where she received the highest accolades and positively impacted thousands of children’s lives. Kathy was a member of the East Alton Community of Christ Congregation for 34 years. She regularly attended church functions, organized events and assisted with the pastorate. Kathy also volunteered for Camp Moja, a camp for adults with ranging mental and physical abilities.
Kathy enjoyed traveling, gardening, shopping, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family. She played the piano for over 60 years, loved filling the kitchen with snacks for her grandchildren, was exceptional at telling a story and would write thousands of postcards, thank you notes, and get well soon cards annually. Her favorite time of year was Christmas and she prided herself on having several Christmas trees throughout the house. She enjoyed attending the activities of her grandchildren, including sports, dances, school events, and piano and dance recitals.
Kathy’s family was her greatest joy. She was a loving mother to Jim (Holly), Bill, and John; and a much-adored Grammy to Pryor, Will and Maryn. She was met in heaven by her mother Mary Lou and her sister-in-law Ilene Van Meter.
Kathy will be greatly missed by everyone in her family, including her brother-in-law Vic Van Meter of Raytown; cousins Lowell (Kristin) Miller of Grain Valley; Don Miller of Independence; Sandy (John) Roberts of Holden; Becky (Bill Bob) Dyer of Warrensburg; Jackie Hartwell of Harrisonville; Janet (Don) Bruns of Clinton and Verlyn (Floyd) Hursh of Warrensburg.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever – Psalm 23:6.
Visitation will be held August 4, 2018 from 2pm – 4pm at Good Shepherd Community Christ Church, 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133. The celebration of life service will begin at the same location at 5pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Community of Christ Church: Attention Camp Moja at 500 W. Pacific Ave Independence, Missouri 64050 or East Alton Congregation Community of Christ Church at 16999 East 23rd St S, Independence, Missouri.
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My sincerest condolences to Godfrey family. I am a good of Johny Godfrey. I went to Graceland University with him and our frienship has just grown over the years. I have no doubt that Johny is the man he is and all his qualities are a result of being Kathy’s son.
May her soul Rest in Peace.
May the memories you have of her give you strength and comfort in this difficult time.
Love,
Arber Mehmeti
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
May she rest in peace.
We only knew Kathy for a few years . She was a women so full of life and very loving person . She always had a lot of fun at our ships reunions . We will dearly miss her .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Russell and your family .
Love your shipmates ,
Barney & Sue Bartley
Thinking of the Godfrey family during this difficult time. While she will be missed dearly by the family who loved her, she is at peace and will be reunited with those who loved her for eternity. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Thinking of the Godfrey Family during this difficult time. She will be missed by the family who loved her, She is at peace and will be reunited with those who loved her for eternity. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family she was one the best teachers I had will be missed
I am deeply saddened by the news of Kathy Godfrey passing. Kathy was a new 6th grade teacher at the Levasy School (Fort Osage) back in the day..
She was a great teacher and person .. I remember her playing dodge ball with us at recess.. And she didn’t have too…
Please accept my condolences she will not be forgotten …
Condolences to the Godfrey family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
I was a student in her 6th grade class at Levasy, MO. She was not only a great teacher, but a wonderful person.
I was one of her students in Levasy Mo. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Our sincere condolences. Aunt Kathy was a wonderful person with a beautiful and gracious soul! I will remember her always as a welcoming and compassionate person who ceaselessly cared for others and placed others first in all things. I will miss her smile and laughter. Visits to her home I will never forget her gardening and hospitality. Heaven will truly be an even better place with her presence!
Russ and family. I wish you peace and give you my blessing to a wonder family. She was a wonderful, loving and giving person and will be missed by all. GOD BLESS.
Kathy will be missed she was welcoming to everyone Russ are prayers are with you and your family love Bob Lowell
Always in our hearts! Prayers for Family and Friends! Sharon L Fowler, Cousin to Russ Columbus Ohio! Love to All