Doris Lavonne Godbold's Obituary
Byron Center - Doris L. Godbold, 90, of Byron Center, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI.
She was born January 25, 1930 in Garrett, IN, the daughter of Charles and Cornelia (Ingmire) Ross, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1947.
For many years, Doris worked in various offices for Mecosta County. After retiring she enjoyed traveling the United States and Canada with her husband. Doris was a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids.
On September 13, 1947, Doris married Loren Godbold, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2020. She is survived by their daughter Cheryl (Pat) McKenna of Kalamazoo; her granddaughter Sonya (Ray) Ladd of Homer, MI; 4 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law Gladys Martiny of Lansing; her brother-in-law Glen Norton of Big Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Doris was also preceded in death by her grandson Shaun McKenna; her siblings, William, George, and Fern Ross, Anna Balliet, Ella Balliet, and Esther Cooley.
Private family services will take place at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Doris will be laid to rest next to Loren in Pine Plains Cemetery in Colfax Township. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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