Diane (Stanley) Godfrey

Diane Stanley Godfrey, age 61, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lee County to Dorothy Jackson Stanley and the late Burton Jackson Stanley.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by nephew Patrick Carlyle.  Diane was employed at Core-Mark. Her work ethic and sense of responsibility were unmatched, and she took pride in everything she did. She was a woman of great strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment—both to her family and to her work. She approached every aspect of life with dedication and grace, always placing the needs of others before her own.  She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, William Odell Godfrey; mother Dorothy Stanley of Sanford; daughter Brittany Nicole Godfrey of Sanford; sons Kevin Douglas Manning of Sanford and Brandon Scott Manning (Jessica) of Southport; stepson Daniel Wayne Godfrey of California; sisters Deborah Watson (Colin), Donna Stuttz (Hans) and Karen Stanley all of Sanford; brother Van Stanley of Southport; grandsons Jackson Kevin Manning of Sanford, William Glenn Manning and James Scott Manning both of Southport and many special nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 10:00 am until 10:50 am at Barbecue Presbyterian Church.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Chance Snell officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  A time of fellowship with the family will follow the interment.

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