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Judy Marie Pye Godbee

Judy Marie Pye Godbee obituary, Charleston, SC

Judy Godbee Obituary

Judy Marie Pye Godbee HANAHAN - Judy Marie Pye Godbee, wife of Dwight Ivan Godbee of Hanahan, SC, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The relatives and friends of Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Ivan Godbee are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Charleston, SC. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. Judy was born July 26, 1947, in Charleston, SC, daughter of Ellen Frances Pye and the late George Leon Pye. A bookkeeper for Laing Middle School, she was a faithful member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of the Women's Club at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. Judy is survived by her husband, Ivan of Hanahan, SC; her sons, David Godbee and his wife, Shannon Cool Godbee of Bonneau, SC, Tommy Godbee and his wife, Rebecca Devine of Surfside Beach, SC; her daughter, Susan Pritchard and her husband, William C. Pritchard of Hollywood, SC; her grandchildren, Meghan Pritchard, Tyler Godbee, Lauren Godbee, Kaleb Godbee, and Teagan Godbee; her mother, Ellen Frances Pye of Hanahan, SC; her sisters Frances Brewer of Goose Creek, SC and Helen Pye Lovett of Charlotte, NC; her brothers, George Pye of Charleston Heights, SC, Jimmy Pye of Wadmalaw Island, SC; and Michael Pye of Summerville, SC. She was preceded in death by her father, George Leon Pye, her brother, Johnny Pye, and her sister, Mary Rucker. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Charleston Seminarian Fund, P. O. Box 818, Charleston, SC 29401, and/or Alzheimer's Research, Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 130, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2011.

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Elena Rodriguez

September 16, 2011

I find myself thinking about you at the most random times! I didn't realize how much I'd miss just knowing you were around, not necessarily for me but for my family. But I suppose you are still around, aren't you! I feel so fortunate that I got to know you, and while I wish you were still here, I know you are much happier where you are now.

Love and miss you, Leni

Amy Rodriguez

September 15, 2011

I think about you every day, my dear sister in Christ. I can picture you chatting with your favorite saints, your family, yet, still completely in awe and worship before God with that beautiful Judy smile. I keep your picture on my computer and often say a prayer. You are so missed and so loved. You are no longer a phone call away, but a prayer away. It is comforting to acknowledge this. So, as you were so fondly remembered saying, "Listen up, God...," I echo you by saying, "Listen up, Judy...and please pass on my little prayers to the Lord Almighty."

My family and I will never forget you.

Love,
Amy

mackenzie (mackie) Brenner

September 14, 2011

im so sorry this happened i will miss you so much you were so nice and helpful and such a sweet lady even if you were in one year of my life i am glad that i got to meet you, to Mrs. judys family im so sorry for your loss she was the best bookkeeper ever at Laing Middle School of science and technology she was so sweet she even let me borrow money for lunch (dont worry i paid her back) but i wish she was still here for my 7th grade year.. love mackie (mackenzie brenner

rose marie manigault manigault

August 30, 2011

judy i will miss u very very much love you from rose marie manigault

ASZERIA VANDERHORST

August 28, 2011

I LOVE YOUMRZ.JUDY I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU YOU HAD NONE A LOT FOR ME FOR 6TH GRADE AND 7TH GRADE AND HALF OF 8TH SO I WANTED YOU TO SEE ME GRADUATE BUT GOD WAS READY FOR YOU SO R.I.P. MRZ JUDY LOVE ASZERIA

August 25, 2011

My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Ms. Judy. We are new at Laing Middle School- Ms. Judy helped me this summer with my son's application process. She was incredibly sweet and helpful- I am sorry we didn't have a chance to know her longer. Our school prayer group is praying for your family.
In Christ, Kelly Campbell
Romans 8:35-39

Kim Richardson McLawhorn

August 24, 2011

I was in Tommy's class at Divine Redeemer. I remember Mrs. Godbee as such a caring, loving and happy lady. Eventhough I was just a kid, I knew Mrs. Godbee loved being a mom and loved her family immensely. I am praying for you and your family.

Tonya Merritt

August 22, 2011

I will miss you deeply and so will everyone else.

Al Antol

August 22, 2011

Ivan children and family of Judy, You have my sincerest sympathies. I know what i tis to lose someone so young and way before her time. We must have faith that God had a reason to take her from you and all of us. I am here for you at any time. God Bless you, Al Antol

August 22, 2011

I remember Judy from CHS,always with a smile. Elizabeth Brabham

August 22, 2011

She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by all of us! May her soul rest in peace. May our beloved Lord watch over your family in your time of grief and give you strength! Marlene Grover and the ladies of the Pee Dee Deanery of the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women.

Mayor Blackwell and City Council

August 22, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens,Kevin Cox, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges, Mike Dyson, and Michael Sally

Mabel Elliott-Moultrie

August 22, 2011

To the Goodbee family, my sincere condolences. Judy was a beautiful person. May God Bless you and give you all strength during this time of grieving.

Patricia Mack

August 22, 2011

My sincere sympathy to the Godbee family.I met Judy through the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women. We worked many projects together, she was a very generous and Spiritual person. May her soul rest in PEACE.

Pat Mack

August 21, 2011

Ivan and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Judy's passing. She meant the world to us. What a wonderful person she was and will forever remain in our hearts.
Sincerely, Tony, Lisa, Meghan and Ginger Lijewski

August 21, 2011

Dear Ivan and all the family,
Judy was a gift to all of us, a warm giving person whom all will never forget. When I first joined the SCCCW and Father Mc Caffrey introduced us by phone, she was so kind to me and helpful that we became instant friends. I am sad that time & circumstances kept us out of touch & now she has left us for a better place. God has his reasons for which we do not always understand yet pray for accepting his will. May you all be strong while you hold your memories in your mind & heart as I do and know she is watching down on all of us with a smile and a prayer. With sympathies, love and prayers, Terry Doyle

Regina De Rosa Taylor

August 21, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Judy was a wonderful person. She was there when my son was at The Citadel. She tried unendlessly with my brother Don. She will be sorely missed. May gods love give you strength in the days and weeks ahead.

Felton & Joy Knight

August 21, 2011

Ivan & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolence in your loss of Judy.

Karen Archer

August 21, 2011

To the family of Judy Godbee,
I met Judy through Laing. She had such a loving, joyous spirit and wanted to always do her job right. Judy loved her family, friends, students and staff at Laing. She will be missed. Her memories will live forever.
Sincerely, Karen Archer

ivy patterson

August 21, 2011

Ivan and Family
J.R. and I and our family will keep you all in our prayers. Please know GOD is with you and will help you thru this awful time. Judy will be greatly missed.

Ivy Brown Patterson

August 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am here if you need anything. Aunt Judy, may you rest in peace and know you touched my life in more ways than I ever told you. I will miss your emails and messages on FB so much. You always brightened my day and reminded me how much God loves me. Love and miss you, Charlene Rucker

August 21, 2011

To the Godbee family,
We are so sorry,and would like to express our deepest sympathy.Judy was always been nice to our family since we knew her from DRS.She will be missed.
Nita Maravilla and Family,Hanahan,SC

Melissa Limbaker

August 21, 2011

Our prayers go out to the Godbee family. Judy was just such a sweet lady,always putting others first. My daughter and I will miss her. Laing's loss...Heaven's gain..

Melissa and Caroline Limbaker

Betty Cash

August 21, 2011

to the pye & godbee family
kwame and i
would like to express our deepest sympathy.
mrs.judy was a creator of goodness and beauty, each day she encourage others by her faithfulness and delight others by the constant she brought along with her love and support to the school. she will be greatly miss.

Robin Sheek

August 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Judy was such a special person. She was always willing to help us out at Laing with whatever we needed, even at the last minute. Her smiling face, her strength and grace will be greatly missed.

Rhudine Washington

August 21, 2011

I will keep the family lifted up in prayer. Judy was my prayer partner and I will miss our time together.

Betty Cash

August 21, 2011

We,are so for your lost.Mrs. judy was a loving person, my son kwame manigault and I will miss her dearly.GOD give the Godbee family a creator of goodness and beauty when he created Mrs.Judy. each day she encourage everyone by her faithfulness and delight others by the constant suprises that she bring to everyone. Each time we poen our eyes to a new dat ,the possibilities God offers us are endless and always fresh.She will be greatly miss. from Betty and Kwame.

S. Carol Gnau

August 21, 2011

My introduction to Judy was through the
South Carolina Council of Catholic Women. She was a gentle, efficient leader and always at the heart of who she was there was a God presence. Judy was a good lady and I was privileged to know her. My sympathies and prayers to her family and friends. Love, Sister Carol Gnau

Billy Oltmann

August 21, 2011

To the Pye & Godbee Family,

Billy & I would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. The two of you shared a wonderful life together with your family....always keep those memories alive.

~ Billy & Glenda Oltmann
James Island, SC

Patty Cole

August 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers are with the family. Patty Blazak Cole

Zanariah Boykin

August 20, 2011

she was the best lady ever. she helped me get registered on my first day at laing. it was a shock, she will truly be missed

Dustin henderson

August 20, 2011

God bless her soul. She was so nice to the cadets.

David Crosby

August 20, 2011

Ivan, I am very sorry to hear of Judy's passing. I have fond memories of those wonderful times that you, Judy, Effie and myself spent together. God bless you and your family.

Bobbie (johnson) Black

August 20, 2011

My prayers are with the Godbee family in their great loss. I meet Judy when David was in kindergarten at the Gingerbread House. Later on we would see each other in the mall, she always had that beautiful smile, she would always tell me what had been happening. Now I will cherish the beautiful memories of our conversations as I'm sure her family will look back and realize how blessed we all were to have her in our life. To Ivan and the children my prayers are with all of you during this time of grief.

ASIAN FLAVOR RESTAURANT

August 20, 2011

Our hearts and prayers goes out to the Godbee family...She will be missed.

Terrie & Gregg Sizemore

August 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to Ivan and children. Judy touched so many lives and she will surely be missed. Laing Middle School won't be the same without her!

Wanda Barr

August 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.I have had the pleasure of knowing her through Laing middle school,she will be a wonderful memory for all 3 of the Barr girls during their middle school years.Her smiling face will be deeply missed throughout Laing.

Linda and Haven Haswell

August 20, 2011

My daughter and I will miss seeing her sweet smile at Laing Middle School.
Our loving prayers to her husband and family!

Thomas Grant

August 20, 2011

So sorry to hear of your lost Ivan you are in our thoughts everyday.

Anne Hirschmann

August 20, 2011

Judy and I attended our first SC Council of Catholic Women so many years ago. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with all of you. Anne Hirschmann, Beaufort, SC 2902

Janna Bryant-Mike

August 20, 2011

Mr. Godbee, David and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Judy was such a wonderful and sweet lady. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.

Ronnie White

August 20, 2011

I went to CHS with Judy and Michael but lost track when I left Charleston in 1965. I was greatly saddened when hearing of her passing. God Bless your family.

Theresa/Kevin Pritcgard

August 20, 2011

To the Godbee family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

August 20, 2011

To Jim and Bea, and the entire Pye-Godbee Family.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, lean not to your own understanding, in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path, giving you the comfort and strength needed during this time of sadness. The Officers and Members of the Wadmalaw Island Citizen Improvement Committee bow in humble submission to our Heavenly Father who makes no mistakes..to the family we offer our deepest sympathy. Jim and Bea know that we are just a phone call away. We love you!
Wadmalaw Island Citizen Improvement Committee, Bertha Smalls-Middleton, Chair

August 20, 2011

To Jim and Bea, and the Pye-Godbee Family

The scripture tells us that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not Heal. So look to the Hills from whence cometh your strength for Comfort during this most difficult time. We want you to know that we share in your loss and if there is anything we can do for you , please do not hesitate to ask.
Your Harvest Health & Rehab of Johns Island, LLC Family.

Jeanne Canfield Gerhardt

August 20, 2011

Ivan, David & Tommy,
Judy and I graduated from CHS together and had been in touch about our next reunion. I am so sorry for your loss and the sadness you are feeling. I will remember her fondly. My prayers are with you all. God's peace.

August 20, 2011

I have served with Judy on the board of directors of the SC Council of Catholic Women. She was always willing to do whatever was asked of her - and then go beyond that. Her passing is a very big loss to Catholic Women.

Skip Limbaker

August 20, 2011

David and family, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Michael and DeEtte Clay

August 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tiffanie Smith

August 20, 2011

what a wonderful woman she was :) she was a funny, outqoinq, joyful, Godfilled woman! always there for anyone -- my prayers &nd condolences qo out to Ivan &nd their family. she was a qreat woman but she is sinqin a beautiful tune with the anqels now!

Tami Cooke

August 19, 2011

To Ivan and family... Judy was a beautiful person through and through. She was a virtuous woman of God, strong in her faith. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mike, Rose & David Sass

August 19, 2011

To the Godbee family, be assured of our prayers and thoughts. Judy was such a giving, loving woman who will be sorely missed. I will forever have memories of laughing with her at the silliest things, her faith, and her love for her family and church. Our hearts hurt but knowing she's looking down on us is a comfort. God Bless all of you.

Linda(pye) Bland

August 19, 2011

Sorry for your lost. Judy will be missed greatly.She was a beautiful and loving person.

Dennis, Terrie, Tim, Zachary & Austin Pieper

August 19, 2011

Ms Judy touched so many of our lives in her own special way and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

john pye

August 19, 2011

judy godbee was my aunt and god mother i awlays felt at ease and always felt so loved by her since i was a child i will forever miss and love my aunt judy. god rest her soul.

Amanda Caputo

August 19, 2011

I haven't seen you guys since I was a little bitty thing but I remember the both of you like it was yesterday. I always enjoyed coming to visit you with my mom (Linda) and little brother, Johnny Pye. You guys were always very kind to me and I never have forgotten that kindness you showed. Even though we are not blood-relatives, I still thought of you as family and was so shocked to hear the devastating news yesterday. You will be missed Aunt Judy! May God Bless the entire family affected by this tragedy and all the friends who knew you. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of The Caputo, Pye and Bland Families
Amanda Burke Caputo (Linda Bland's daughter- Jimmy's ex-wife's daughter, Johnny Pye's sister)

Maria Stephens

August 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ivan and family. Judy was a special lady and very dear to all of us who knew her. She will shine bright for those of us she has left behind. We will all be together one day. Judy leaves us with heavy hearts and sadness, but she is with her loving maker. Rest in Peace Judy.

Annette Griebsch

August 19, 2011

To the family and friends of Judy our deepest condolences. Judy was a friend and she was very close to the Blessed Mother. She will be missed.

Denise Bone

August 19, 2011

My sympathy and prayers are with you all at this tragic time. Judy was one of the most thoughtful, kind, generous, faithful, selfless people I ever met. She always had a smile on her face. She touched my life and many, many others in so many ways. May she rest in peace.

August 19, 2011

My thought and prayers go to Ivan and his family. I was a student at DRS and I loved her. May she rest in peace and be one of our angels. :-)

David+ Donna Dennis

August 19, 2011

Ivan so sorry for your loss of your wife.You and your family will be in our prayers.

poole

August 19, 2011

Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

poole

August 19, 2011

our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you .. she will be missed.

John and Dorothy Enright

August 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Godbee family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless.

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