Margaret Ann Smith Godfrey

Margaret Ann Godfrey, of Spartanburg, South Carolina widow of Jim Godfrey, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 28, 2025. Margaret Ann was born in Spartanburg on July 10, 1937 to the late J. B. Smith, Jr. and Elvira S. Smith. Margaret was the second eldest of five siblings and a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother. Spending quality time with her family meant the most to her. She graduated from High School in 1957 from Fairforest High School, Spartanburg SC. She loved all sports, played and set school records in Basketball in high school. She was a huge Clemson and Atlanta Braves fan. She married in 1977 and was a loving and devoted wife for 45 years to her late Husband Jim Godfrey. She enjoyed travel, good food, pouring and painting her own ceramics, and in retirement being a member of the red hat ladies while living in Anderson, SC on Lake Hartwell. She loved the Lord and was the best witness of faith to her family. Margaret was Past Worthy Matron of Harmony Hope Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Barnwell, SC. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church, Pendleton, South Carolina. Surviving are children- Kim Lunsford and her husband Ricky, of Boiling Springs, SC; Leslie Greathouse of Spartanburg, S,C; Mike Godfrey and his wife Jane , of Piedmont, SC. Also surviving are her sisters, Virginia S. Gwinn, of Duncan, SC, and Frances S. Ashmore, of Lyman, SC; and a brother, Jay B. Smith, III and his wife Linda of Suwanee, Ga., 4 Grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving older sister Joan Smith Harvey, Isle of Palms, SC. Margaret Ann absolutely adored being an Aunt to her many loving and devoted nieces and nephews. She was known by most as “Aunt” Margaret….a name never to be forgotten♥️ The family acknowledges with deep gratitude the loving care given by the staff of Summit Hills Assisted Living, Spartanburg SC. She was just beginning to enjoy her residency there after battling a brief sickness that started early this year. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 4, 2025 beginning at 11:30 AM at Living Waters Funeral Home & Crematory; 529 Spartanburg Hwy S. Lyman, SC 29365. A memorial service will begin at 12:30 PM and Pastor John Mark Redwine will officiate. A private interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens for the immediate family.

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Margaret Ann Smith Godfrey

July 10, 1937 - March 28, 2025