Oden Godfrey
September 5, 1924 - October 31, 2021
PRINCETON – Oden Godfrey, 97, of Princeton, died Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born September 5, 1924 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Byrd and Josie Thomas Byrd. Oden was retired from GTE with 46 years of service. She was of the protestant faith and enjoyed collecting Madam Alexander dolls. She often quoted 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept faith.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted J. Godfrey, Jr.; six brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include brother, Ted Byrd of Princeton; many nieces and nephews, including niece and special caregiver, Susan Byrd-Yurkiewicz of Princeton and close nephew, Bobby Godfrey and wife Helen of Princeton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. David Damewood officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bridge Baptist Church in Matoaka. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.
PRINCETON – Oden Godfrey, 97, of Princeton, died Sunday, October 31, 2021. Born September 5, 1924 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Byrd and Josie Thomas Byrd. Oden was retired from GTE with 46 years of service.... View Obituary & Service Information