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Obituary For Helen Porter Godwin

Mrs. Helen Porter Godwin, of Blountstown, Florida, formerly of Marianna, Florida, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at River Valley Rehabilitation Center, in Blountstown, Florida.

Mrs. Godwin was a member of the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Marianna, Florida.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2891 Orange Street in Marianna, Florida 32448 with Pastor Ronald D. Mizer, officiating.

Interment will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Godwin will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Three Daughters: Patricia Ann (Horace) Mitchell, Doris (Willie) Riley and Regina Garrett

Two Brothers: Roy Porter and Eddie Porter

Two Sisters: Iola “Tot” Rivers Bell and Lillie “Teenie” Porter

Seven grandchildren, Fourteen Great Grandchildren and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Guest Book

My profound sympathy Ella M Pittman Woodbury

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Prayers of love and strength to the Porter/Godwin families. Rest eternal Ms. Helen. Monica D. Swilley-Mobley and family.

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Hi my name is Natalie AKA Smiley I would like to send my condolences to the family I never met y'all's mom but I heard Great things about her and great things about the family she seem like she had a big heart and lots of love to give sending out hugs and prayers and saying hi and never goodbye :)

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May God be with the Godwin Family, during this time of loss.Regin Garrett is a longime friend as Army Military wives, with many journeys, to share. I, Pray God's continued blessings and Faith, Strenghth for Regina and her family. Blessings, Regina L. Mitchell, Killeen, Texasw

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My momma Hellen you will be so missed by so many I will always remember you every time I put a puzzle together I will see your smiling face. Fly high beautiful till we meet again 💗

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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