Hazel Godwin

Ms. Hazel Godwin began her earthly journey on April 9, 1939, in Johnston County, North Carolina, born to the late Wallace and Annabell Godwin. She peacefully entered eternal rest and gained her wings on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:02 a.m. at her residence in Selma, NC, surrounded by the love of her family.

Ms. Godwin was educated in the Johnston County School System and attended Richard B. Harrison School in Selma, NC. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years employed with K.R. Edwards Tobacco Company in Smithfield, NC, and Bright Leaf & Burley in Wilson, NC. She also worked at the Nash County Tobacco Factory, where she was well respected by her coworkers and friends.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory two brothers, Calvin Godwin and Robert Godwin; two sisters, Carolyn Godwin and Rolinda Godwin (niece/sister); along with a host of other relatives, and friends who will forever remember her kindness, strength, and love.

Viewing: Thursday November 13, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 5:30 pm at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577.

Funeral Services: Friday November 14, 2025, 11:30 am Bethel Ame Church 9632 NC-96, Selma, NC., viewing from 11:00 am until 11:30 am.

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