of Helena, AR
November 27, 1918 - March 14, 2015
Lera Ozell Godwin, age 96, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home. Ms. Godwin was born November 27, 1918 at Addison, Alabama to the late Harvey Andrew Morgan and the late Cora Belle Alexander Morgan.
She is survived by a son, Dale Godwin (Vera) of Helena; six grandchildren, Pam Cooper (Lynn), Jimmy Ward (Deborah), Lesha Lederman (Wade), Nina Evans (Edward), Dale Godwin, Jr. (Vickie) and Chris Staton; fifteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Marvin Morgan of Harrison, Arkansas, Bobby Morgan and Charlie Morgan, both of Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Robbie Staton and Barbara Garrett.
A graveside service for Lera Godwin will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Rodger Hooker will officiate.
Honorary pallbearers are Dale Godwin, Jr., Jimmy Ward, Ch
ris Staton, Wade Lederman, James Lederman, Dale Godwin, III, and Edward ''Bubba'' Evans.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Dale, we are very sorry for your loss of Mom.
Jr
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one.In the scriptures Job 14:14,15 and John 5:28, God promises that he will resurrect our loved ones in the near future .I hope that Jehovah , the God of comfort grant you peace.
Your family is in my prayers for peace and comfort as you work through this transition.
Jim, Lesha and Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God Bless You All....
Auntie you will be greatly missed. We'll see you again one day, give my mama a hug. Thoughts and prayers are with the Godwin family. Thank you Dale and Vera for taking good care of my auntie in her last days.
To my dear friend, Nina....please accept our condolences on the passing of your grandmother. We'll be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Steve & Teresa Benthal
I am so glad our daughter Amber got to meet Ms. Godwin. And we want to extend our deepest sympathy's to her friends and family. We will keep you in our prayers.
To the Godwin Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Will miss you Aunt Ozell but know you and mother are having a ball. Thinking of you, Dale and Vera. Wish I could be there but it's not possible. Love you all.
Prayers...love u Pam