LILLIAN ELIZABETH MARSAC GODSEY, age 89, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at her residence in Charleston.

Born December 16, 1927 in Caruthersville to Eric Earl "Buster" and Josie Thelma Blackburn Marsac she lived in Caruthersville until moving to Portageville in 1963 and then to Charleston in 1965. She was employed at Brown Shoe Company in Caruthersville then following her move to Charleston she was employed in the kitchen at Hearnes Elementary for 25 years until her retirement. Mrs. Godsey was known as a generous woman who freely opened her home to family and friends. There was always an extra place at her table and a bed or couch if needed.

In 1944 she married Jeff Daniel Fisher who preceded her in death. On December 8, 1952 she married John David Godsey who preceded her in death on June 9, 1998.

Surviving are two children, Jeff (Vicki) Fisher of Bertrand, and Joyce Fisher(Kenneth) Hartwick of Bertrand; one brother, Charles Wayne (Barbara) Marsac of Hot Springs, AR; 6 grandchildren, John Fisher, Ashley Fisher, Meghan Fisher, Charmin June (Michael) Maness, Rhonda June (Jeffrey) Mathis, Kimberly June (Robin) Dean; and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

One grandson, Keith Anderson Adams; two brothers, Earl Junior "Curley" Marsac and Wilbur Marion "Morris" Marsac; and one sister, Audrey Juanita June Marsac Pery, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the First Assembly of God Church from 11:00 am until the Funeral Hour at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Gerald Penn, pastor, will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Chance Maness, Joey Hayes, Charles Rhymer, Michael Maness, James Harold Pery, Wilbur Marion "Boodro" Marsac, and William Adams.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com