Celebrating the life of
Lucretia Lawson Godbold
October 09, 1942 - March 01, 2008
Lucretia Lawson Godbold
October 9, 1942 - March 1, 2008
Lucretia Lawson Godbold joined the heavenly choir on March 1, 2008. She was born October 9, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia. She graduated from Savannah Country Day School and was Magne Cum Laude at Valdosta State University, winning the prestigious Durrenberger Award in 1973. For a brief time, she was the Director of Volunteer Services for Candler General Hospital and she also taught for the Chatham County School System.
Lucretia was an accomplished vocalist, pianist, and organist beginning her first organist position at the age of 16 for Whitfield United Methodist Church. She served St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church as organist 19 years. She taught piano for 44 years.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Godbold, Sr. of Savannah; three sons, Edmond Long of Woodstock, Georgia; Gregory Long of Longwood, Florida; and Douglas Long of Kennesaw, Georgia; and grandchildren, Nigel Long, Josie Long, and Connor Long.
Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2008 at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church with The Reverend Jim Shumard, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis Memorial Garden.
Remembrances: St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church, 590 Walthour Road, Savannah, Georgia 31410.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
My condolences to the family.
- Fred W. Hicks III, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy for the family. She will be greatly missed.
- Rebecca Wesley-Lane, Savannah, GA
We are terribly saddened and shocked to hear that your mother has passed away. We were just notified late this afternoon. Please accept our sincerest and deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love Your Cousins in Gulfport, MS.
- Brenton and Irene Field, Gulfport, MS
My condolences to the family.
- Fred W. Hicks III, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy for the family. She will be greatly missed.
- Rebecca Wesley-Lane, Savannah, GA
We are terribly saddened and shocked to hear that your mother has passed away. We were just notified late this afternoon. Please accept our sincerest and deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love Your Cousins in Gulfport, MS.
- Brenton and Irene Field, Gulfport, MS
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
