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Mary Margaret Smith Godfrey

Mary Margaret Smith Godfrey, 87, of Jane Lew, W.Va., died Monday, September 16, 2019, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew.

She was born April 1, 1932, in Montrose, W.Va., a daughter of the late Minter J. and Viola Allender Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Dale Smith; two sisters, Virginia Smith and Olete Winnings and one brother, Scott Smith.

She is survived by one son, Hayward Godfrey of Buckhannon; three daughters, Carolyn Fletcher of Bridgeport, W.Va., Joyce Shoban of Ky. and Elizabeth Crawford of U.S.A.; one sister, Ethel Simons of Buckhannon and one brother, Maynard Smith of Buckhannon.

Mrs. Godfrey was a homemaker. She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle and the Ladies Aide of the church.

Friends will be received Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held noon Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. William Kerns officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family, c/o Carolyn Fletcher, 233 Willow Greene Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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