Betty Jane Godby, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in West Seattle, Washington. Betty was born on September 3, 1925, to Clara Bear and Coleman Martin Rainwater in Forest Grove, Oregon, and had two sisters: Ida and Margie. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D Godby and her son, Charles Michael Shephard (Michael D. Godby). Survived by her son, Jimmy Melvin Rice Jr. grandchildren: Niwa Flanagan , Shane Godby, Nina Rice, and Lindsay Gordon and great-grandchildren: Ryan and Rylee Zaikawsky, Christopher and Samuel Godby, and Raymond, Forrest, and James Gordon.
Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother who was always there when we needed her the most offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. Betty leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength. My beautiful mother your light will always shine bright in Heaven.