Alice Faye Godfrey

Alice Faye Phillips Godfrey passed away at Heritage Oaks Nursing Home, St. Simons Island, early Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. She was born November 10, 1946, in Brunswick, Georgia, to Alza and Alice Phillips.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Horace Godfrey, sister Alicia and brothers Buddy (Sherry) and Michael Phillips. 

She is survived by children Shawn Lawrence (Amber), Mark Godfrey, Julie Scott, and Margaret Godfrey; grandchildren Sierra Henderson, Jessica Fisher, Karah Brantley, Daylan Lawrence, Faith Lawrence, Layla Lawrence, Caleb Scott, Tre Scott, Courtney Heaton, and Miranda Blount; great grandchildren Rosie Henderson, Lily Henderson, Daisy Fisher, Caydence Cook, Lakely Beck, Georgia Heaton, Gracey Scott, and Harlan Brantley; nieces Rhonda Smith (James), Donna Phillips, Tammy Phillips, and Jeannie Phillips; and nephews Corey Phillips, Michael Phillips, and Ronnie Wilson. The family is grateful to the staff of Heritage Oaks for the gentle, sympathetic and loving care provided to Faye during her stay. 

Faye was a long-time member of the Waynesville Church of God and loved providing Wednesday evening meals for the church family, and she loved teaching children in Sunday School at the church. Faye loved animals and rescued many dogs and cats. She will be missed by her family who are comforted by knowing she is in the arms of her Savior. 

The memorial service will be held at Waynesville Church of God on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. Reverend Larry Giles will be officiating. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Frye Funeral Home.