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Darlene Godsy

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Darlene Godsy, 85 of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at NHC HealthCare in West Plains, Mo. She was born on November 18, 1930, to Wayne and Bethel  (Newcomb) Decker in Lanton, Mo.

Darlene was united in marriage to Rector Godsy on August 6, 1949 in West Plains.  

Survivors include one sister, Lucille Starr and Neil of Lennon, Mich.; one brother in-law, Lilburn Tranbarger of Mountain View, Mo.; and nieces, Carolyn McLean of Owosso, Mich., Joy Tranbarger and Jack McClure of Birch Tree, Mo., Susan Ethridge and Jerry of Swartz Creek, Mich., Jean Flewelling and Jim of Flint, Mich., and Jill Hall and Scott of Grand Rapids, Mich. 

Darlene is preceded in death by her husband Rector; her parents Wayne and Bethel Decker; her sister, Joyce Tranbarger and great nephew Douglas Starr.

Darlene was a 1948 graduate of West Plains High School and received a BS degree in elementary education from Drury College, Springfield.

Darlene taught school for 35 years. She began teaching in a two-room school in Brandsville. Mo.    She taught 12 years in the rural schools of Howell County, five years in the Mountain View elementary schools, two years in the Cabool elementary schools and 16 years in the Willow Springs Schools. 

Darlene enjoyed working in her garden, growing beautiful flowers, helping Rector on their Hereford cattle farm and was known for her great pie making.  

Funeral Services were held Monday, April 18, 2016 at Yarber Mortuary Chapel, Willow Springs, Mo., with interment in the Willow Springs City Cemetery.   

Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.  



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