Judi Sharon Godwin

Judi Sharon Godwin passed away Feb. 24, 2019, at her home in Aurora after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Gene W. Godwin. The high school sweethearts shared over 55 years of marriage.
Godwin was born May 18, 1945, in McDowell, to Ruel and Helen Head. She graduated from Aurora High School with the class of 1963. She was employed in the banking industry for over 30 years, including 14 years at First Independent Bank in Aurora. She was a member of Elm Branch Christian Church. She enjoyed gospel music, reading, gardening, going to garage sales, and spending time with her family and dogs.
Godwin is survived by: her husband, Gene; siblings, Norma Thomas, Jerry Head, Vicki Kestin, Michael Head; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; as well as many other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kimberly Trace.
Visitation was held at Peterson Funeral Chapel in Aurora Feb. 26, 2019. The funeral service was held at Elm Branch Christian Church in Aurora Feb. 27, 2019, at 10 a.m. with burial that followed at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.