Annie Ruth Godwin

Annie “Ann” Ruth Godwin, 79, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born on February 12, 1947, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late James William “JW” Harris and Bessie Orene (Thompson) Harris.

Ann dedicated more than 41 years of service to South Georgia Medical Center, where she worked as a Physical Therapy Technician before retiring. Her years of service reflected her commitment to helping others and making a difference in the lives of those around her. She also served her community as a volunteer firefighter in Naylor for five years.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. Ann dearly loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church in Naylor, where her faith provided her with strength, comfort, and guidance throughout her life. She found joy in keeping the church decorated with seasonal flowers.

In her free time, Ann enjoyed working in her yard, cooking, baking, and traveling. She found joy in life's simple pleasures and treasured the time she spent making memories with those she loved. Above all, her greatest joy was her family. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly, and they held a very special place in her heart.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, JW Harris, Jr., Steve Harris (Pam) and Kenny Harris.

She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Godwin of Naylor, Georgia; son, Greg Godwin (Jennifer) of Naylor, Georgia; grandsons: Kendall Godwin (Alyssa) of Lake Park, Georgia and Landon Godwin (fiancé Abi) of Naylor, Georgia; great grandchildren: Maebry Jean Godwin and Maggie Ann Godwin; siblings: Betty Jo Gaskins of Naylor, Georgia, Rena Strickland of Douglas, Georgia, Pearl Koniecki (Dennis) of Little Elm, Texas, Brenda Brevig (Gerry) of Naylor, Georgia; Bessie Hall (Alan) of Jennings, Florida; sister-in-law, Pam Harris of Lake Park, Georgia; special sister-in-law, Linda Garcia of Naylor, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Grace Baptist Church, 6749 US Highway 84 West, Naylor, Georgia 31641, Georgia with burial to follow in Good Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Godwin family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.