Obituary
On 25th July 2023, Aleith “Cherry” Godfrey (née Johnson) passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Aleith was born 11th January 1939 to parents Claude and Albertha Johnson in St. Mary, Jamaica. Her own mother pre-deceased her at 11 months. Aleith made her home in Spanish Town, Jamaica and later in South Florida and finally retiring in Ocala, Florida. She completed all her formal education in Jamaica, attending Linstead and Tulloch Primary School, Dinthill Technical High School, and Villmore School of Commerce. She was proud of her tenure at Jamaica Public Service (JPS) where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed being an entrepreneur and for a few years owned a small bakery in Spanish Town. She was baptized at age 16 in the Seventh-day Adventist church, the “greatest day of my life,” she recalled, and remained faithful all her life. And it is at church where Aleith shone brightest. She used her creative mind to write remarkable plays for her beloved Sabbath School, all to the glory of God. She was known for amazing culinary skills both as cook and baker. But most of all she will be missed for her infectious smile. She is survived by her sons Sean Godfrey and Kevin Godfrey, granddaughter Katarina “Kai” Godfrey, sister Enid “Blossom” Johnson, adopted daughter, Loris “Bobbette” Tabannor and son-in-law Basil Tabannor, friends Carmen, Ryan Wiggan and Yvonne Wiggan, cousins Zaza and Lorraine. And by a host of children who call her mom, multitudes of friends, and an innumerable church family.
I will treasure our memories, and I thank you for being a blessing to us.
Talking several times a day will be greatly missed!
Thank you for the last few months that will change my life forever!
Thank you, mom, for believing in me, and thank you for being my mother!
Your legacy for being a blessing to others has made me proud and I am honored to be the son of an angel!
Mom, I love you!
Rest in peace til we meet again!
Your baby boy,
Kevin
Women’s Retreat in Tampa,Florida,August ,2001
Mom Godfrey was very kind, humble, respectful, loving, helpful, caring and jovial.
Ive known her personally over 40 years at Spanish Town S.D.A church where i had grown up; during those times, we would visit her (and she'll visit us likewise) at her jamaican house where she used to always make her special bulla and cakes. We would call her "Mom Godfrey" because she is always there for us, always giving - Especially the times when she visited Jamaica from her travels overseas, she always had us in mind when she brought back goodies.
Most of all she had a close connection with God. "Mama Godfrey" will surely be missed. As you go through this time of bereavement, I pray that God may strengthen you and the rest of your family.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
Mom Godfrey was very kind, humble, respectful, loving, helpful, caring and jovial.
Ive known her personally over 40 years at Spanish Town S.D.A church where i had grown up; during those times, we would visit her (and she'll visit us likewise) at her jamaican house where she used to always make her special bulla and cakes. We would call her "Mom Godfrey" because she is always there for us, always giving - Especially the times when she visited Jamaica from her travels overseas, she always had us in mind when she brought back goodies.
Most of all she had a close connection with God. "Mama Godfrey" will surely be missed. As you go through this time of bereavement, I pray that God may strengthen you and the rest of your family.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen.-From Hope Dawnell ( Dawn )Thomas-Wright
I miss you and love you grandma ❤️
My friend, and prayer partner. I will miss your hospitality, food and mostly your smile and our prayer time together. Sleep on and take your rest until we meet again, never to be separated.
May the Lord give you the strength to go through in this time of bereavement.
- Stash
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