103-Year Old Della Godwin Passes Away

July 25, 2015

Della Godwin of Century, one of the oldest residents of the North Escambia area, has passed away. She was 103.

Godwin was born in Jay back in 1912, one of 12 children born to her parents Annie and William Griffis. She has two younger surviving siblings -  Jean Clark of Bluff Springs and Veda Welch of Pineview. She raised two sons, one of which is deceased, and has four grandchildren.

She was raised in the Mount Carmel community of Santa Rosa County. In her early years, she spent most of time in the cotton fields, but she was always in church on Sundays.

At a birthday celebration, Godwin attributed her long life to hard work and faith. Those who know her said that she was always caring for and helping others. She always put family first, even if it meant she had to do without the things she needed.

Godwin was longtime resident of the Century area and was the oldest resident at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services for Della Godwin will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel in Atmore with burial to follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Jay.

For the complete obituary, click here.

Pictured top: Century resident Della Godwin turned  103-years old in April. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “103-Year Old Della Godwin Passes Away”

  1. molino jim on July 25th, 2015 4:26 pm

    I can not begin to imagine all of the changes this lady saw in her life time. I did not know her but my condolences to her family and friends.

  2. Marie Duncan on July 25th, 2015 11:06 am

    My condolences to the friends and family. Marie Duncan, RN retired HHN Century and Jay 1991 to 1996. (“Dr. Nurse”)

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