Vergie “Lessie” Godwin

Vergie “Lessie” Godwin, age 82, passed peacefully Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born July 4, 1930. Lessie worked for Jo-Ann Fabrics and loved to sew blankets for her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, James Roberts, and is survived by her sons Leroy Roberts, Fred Roberts and Daniel Roberts; her daughters Tina Brewer, Brenda Green, and Donna Wilson; her 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 14105 NE 90^th Avenue (CR 337) High Springs, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 311 NE 9^th Street Chiefland, FL 32626. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601.