Virginia Godwin Stonestreet

Virginia Godwin Stonestreet passed away surrounded by family on October 12, 2026. Born in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, to Cora Hollingsworth and Leon Godwin, she grew up in a farming family. In her twenties, she moved to Goldsboro, where she worked for Southern Bell Phone Company for several years. She met the love of her life, Robert (Stoney) Stonestreet, on a blind date, and they married six months later, on December 10, 1959. Stoney’s career as an Air Force fighter pilot took them to postings at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro; Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada; Tucson, AZ; Panama City AFB, FL; and Ellington AFB in Houston, TX. In 1971, they settled in Clear Lake City, where they raised their two children, Cynthia and Robert.

Virginia was very involved in her community. She was a member of Clear Lake Presbyterian Church since 1971 and in the Chancel Choir for 40 years. She was a longtime member of the Bay Area Officer’s Wive’s Club and served many board positions, including President. She was an exceptional bridge player and involved with multiple bridge groups over the years. In 1979, Virginia began her volunteer work at The Public Health Hospital/Christus St. John Hospital, Nassau Bay, which is now Methodist Hospital and served for 41 years. She had a great love for animals and had many pets during her lifetime. She was also known for being a fantastic entertainer and cook. After Stoney retired, they enjoyed extensive traveling, including 23 cruises! They made many lifelong friends. They particularly enjoyed spending time and holidays with the Jezewski and Schell families. They shared many game nights, cook outs, volleyball, and flag football, to name a few.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Stoney Stonestreet and brothers: Marion Godwin (Ruth), John Godwin (Geneva), Estel Godwin (Myde) and sister Margaret Godwin (Elbert).

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Stonestreet Hallmark (Steve Hallmark); her son, Robert Stonestreet (Kim Stonestreet); five grandchildren: Connor Hallmark, Claire Hallmark, Rachel Baker (Dalton Baker), Colten Stonestreet (Haley Stonestreet), and Ashley Curry; and many nieces and nephews.

Virginia devoted much of her time to helping those in need in any way she could. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother (Nana), she will be deeply missed by all who knew her for her generosity, kindness, and loyalty.

Visitation will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home on November 12th, 5pm-7pm and a memorial service on November 13th, at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church at 11:00am followed by interment at the Forest Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution to the CLPC Memorials Fund.