Bernadine Mae “Bernie” Godfrey, 65, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at United Hospital Center. She was born December 23, 1958 a daughter of the late Junior Burl and Geraldine Jenkins Godfrey.
Bernie is survived by her loving sons, Eric Cottrell and his wife Jessica of Brandonburg, KY; and Charles Cottrell and his wife Julie of Rivesville; her grandchildren, Zack Cottrell and his wife Cheyenne; Nick Cottrell; Jake Cottrell; Brie-Anna Cotrell; McKenzie Cottrell; Madison Cottrell; Sophia Cottrell; Rayanah Cottrell; and Abi Faucette; eight great-grandchildren; her brothers, David Godfrey and his husband Brad of San Antonio, Mexico; Richard Godfrey of Clarksburg; and Brent Godfrey of Shinnston; her sisters, Carel Case of Texas; Debra Godfrey of Clarksburg; Wendy Williams and her husband Delrico of OH; Candy Godfrey; and Ginger Godfrey of Clarksburg; her brothers-in-law, Pat Matheny of Pine Bluff; and Albert Bailey; her best friend, Mary Beth Cross; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bernie was preceded in death by her sisters, Karen Sue Matheny and Tracey Bailey; and her brother, Mark Randal Godfrey.
Bernie was a caretaker by trade and by heart. She was a loving mother to her boys who will cherish her memory forever. In her life of caring for others, Bernie could always be found sitting with the elderly, grocery shopping for shut-ins, or acting as a taxi driver for her extended family. She will be missed by all who knew her and depended on her.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Tuesday from 2-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 24th at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Pine Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marion County Humane Society at 2731 Locust Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Godfrey family.