It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Teresa Denise (Hill) Godfrey. Teresa sadly departed this world on, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the age of 66. She had a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering strength, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will forever be cherished by all that knew her. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, mamaw, and wife.
Teresa was always well known for her love of gardening, and making homemade gifts. She always had a way of touching everyone's heart she met and she never knew a stranger. Everyone that knew her, knew her love of family. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church in Andersonville, TN. Her family is at peace knowing she is now joined with her love, and true soulmate Jerry and her mom Rena.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father Charles and Rena (Hatmaker) Hill; husband Jerry Lee Godfrey; nephew Tim Hutcheson; brother in law Kenneth Wayne Godfrey; father in law Robin Sweet, and brother Charles (Chuck) Hill
She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Godfrey of Halls, TN; Robin (Godfrey) Raby of Middlesboro, KY; and son Jerry C Godfrey and wife Mychelle (Tallent) Godfrey of Powell, TN; grandchildren Kendall Johnson, Mark Johnson, Ethan Godfrey, Orion Zerby, Alexandra Claymore, Angela Tallent, Olivia Orr, and Josie Orr; brothers Wes Hill and wife Carolyn of Heiskell, TN, Les Hill and wife Carolyn of Manchester, KY; sister Pat Hutcheson and husband Mike of Andersonville, TN; nephews Paul Hill, Donald Boening, Dean Hill, and Shane Hill; nieces Amanda (Hutcheson) Irwin, and Shawna (Hill) Harness.
The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, Knoxville, TN on Saturday, March 15, from 5:00-7:00PM with a service to follow. Family and friends will meet at 2:45PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Asbury Cemetery for a 3:00PM interment. The family asks in lieu of flowers to please make a donation to the family's Go Fund Me account to help with funeral expenses. https://gofund.me/c8933d60 (Teresa Godfrey)
Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com
Saturday, March 15, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Halls Chapel
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Halls Chapel
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Asbury Cemetery
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