Reva Elsie Godfrey

Reva E. Godfrey, age 93, beloved mother, volunteer and friend, of Hastings passed away August 1, 2011 at home.
She was born in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Andrew H. and Bernice E. Neller.
Reva attended Lansing Central High School, graduating in 1936. She went on to attend college at Michigan State University and Adrian College, graduating in 1940.
She married Robert B. Godfrey on July 6, 1941. Reva was a homemaker and community volunteer.
She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Adrian College Chapter for 72 years. She held leadership roles in PTA and scouting for 30 years. Reva was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a trustee, circle leader and founder of the church library. She was a 50 year member of GFWC, Hastings chapter and held multiple leadership roles, most memorably as program chair and book reviewer. Reva lead the fundraising campaign to open the first public library in Hastings and was president of Friends of the Library. She also served as president of the Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees for many years.
Reva was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert B. Godfrey in 2001 and son, David R. Godfrey in 1978.
She is survived by her children: Linda Godfrey of Hastings, Lisa Godfrey of Kalamazoo, Laurel (Thomas) Kennedy of Naperville, IL, Lucy (the late Peter) Banks of Fairfax, VA, Lisbeth (Todd) Gierman of Cary, NC and her grandchildren: Mark (Michele) Miller and their children: Paige and Claire; Jason (Kelli) Miller and their children Nicholas and Alexis; Elizabeth (Brandon) Bayley, Katherine (David) Gosse; Benjamin (Stacy) Kennedy; Alison Banks; David Banks; Hanna Gierman, Emma Gierman and Jillian Gierman.  The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the entire staff of Woodlawn Meadows for their loving care their mother.

Funeral Services:
Respecting Reva's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Internment:
Private family services

Memorial Contributions:
Hastings Public Library
227 E. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058