Edytha Lightesy Godbee's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2023 in Claxton, Georgia

Edytha Lightesy Godbee

April 9, 1940 - May 3, 2023 (83 years old)

Claxton, Georgia

Edytha Lightesy Godbee's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2023 in Claxton, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home

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Edytha Lightesy Godbee

April 9, 1940 - May 3, 2023 (83 years old)

Claxton, Georgia

Edytha Lightesy Godbee Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edytha Lightesy Godbee (Claxton, Georgia), who passed away at the age of 83, on May 3, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Lightsey and Vera Dowdy Lightsey; her husband Aubrey Godbee; and her brothers-in-law, Johnny Godbee and Carl Godbee.

She is survived by: her daughter Lisa Godbee Harper (Rick) of Claxton; her grandsons, Aaron Hendrix of Manassas, Jared Hendrix of Manassas and Nicholas Martinez of Maryland; her great grandchildren, Aiden, Bentley and Owen Hendrix; her sister Onaria Calloway Mosley of Claxton; her sisters-in-law, Mary Godbee of Savannah and Becky Godbee of Bloomingdale; and her caregivers, JoAnn Harper of Claxton, Billie Harper Kennedy of Claxton, Sybil Scott of Claxton and Melanie Odom of Claxton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and special friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J Mellie Nesmith Funeral Home



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May 07

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Claxton First Church
401 W Main St, Claxton, GA 30417-1709

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May 07

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Claxton First Church
401 W Main St, Claxton, GA 30417-1709

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