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Barbara Lou Godsey

January 1, 1940 – April 4, 2026
Obituary of Barbara Lou Godsey
IN THE CARE OF

Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

Barbara Lou Godsey, 86, passed on April 4, 2026. She was born on January 1st, 1940, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Louis and Essie Graham.

Barbara was a beloved mother to Brenda (Todd) Paye and Brian (the late Sandy) Godsey; a cherished Grandma to Sarah (Stephen) Petrie, Graham (Mary) Paye, Emily Paye, Rebecca Paye, Sam (Brooke) Paye, Jason (Brianna) Godsey, Courtney Godsey and Sean Godsey along with 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; she is also survived by her ex-husband and dearest friend William Godsey.

A Visitation will be held at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, on April 10, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

Barbara will be laid to rest at Maplelawn Cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky.

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FAMILY

Brenda (Todd) PayeDaughter

Brian (the late Sandy) GodseySon

Sarah (Stephen) PetrieGrandchild

Graham (Mary) PayeGrandchild

Emily PayeGrandchild

Rebecca PayeGrandchild

Sam (Brooke) PayeGrandchild

Jason (Brianna) GodseyGrandchild

Courtney GodseyGrandchild

Sean GodseyGrandchild

11Great Grandchildren

2Great Great Grandchildren

She is also survived by her ex-husband and dearest friend William Godsey. She was born on January 1st, 1940, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Louis and Essie Graham.

Past Services

Friday,April 10, 2026

Visitation

Friday,April 10, 2026

Funeral Service