Birth Date: 12/23/1966
Deceased Date: 09/11/2022
Paula Jo Fail Godwin, 55, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at UNC Wayne Health Care in Goldsboro surrounded by her family. Paula was born on December 23, 1966 to Charles Eldra Fail and Bertie JoAnne Dunn Fail.
Paula is preceded in death by her grandson Daryll Wayne Godwin, Jr.
In addition to her parents, Paula is survived by her children, Amanda Lane of Princeton, Josh Lane and wife Lynne of Princeton, Joseph Mitchell and wife Taylor of Princeton, Daryll Godwin of Princeton, Justin Godwin and wife Shelby of Princeton, and Harley Wise and significant other Lochlan of Princeton; sister, Wendy Fail Matthiessen and husband George of Princeton; grandchildren, Cheyenne Oliver, Parker Lane, Charlotte Lane, Wyatt Mitchell, Charles Godwin, Athena McFatter, Grant Bostic, Liam Bostic, and soon to be, two more grandchildren; special niece, Chelsea Bostic and husband Steven of Princeton and several other family and friends.
Paula was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was very artsy and enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts. She loved decorating, especially for fall which was her favorite time of the year. Her country cooking will be missed. Most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren as they were her pride and joy. She will be dearly missed but precious memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The funeral service will be held at 6:00PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel with Reverend Shirley Bostic officiating. A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations in Princeton. The burial will be held in the Hastings Cemetery on Oakland Church Road on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:00am.
Casey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the Godwin family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com