Mrs. JoDell Godfrey Lanier, age 82, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Saturday evening, October 3, 2020 at the Ridgewood Health Care.  She was born August 1, 1938 in Rome, GA a daughter of the late Charlie and Dorothy Parker Godfrey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Lanier, brother, David Godfrey, sister, Phyllis Spears. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Mindy Lanier of Rocky Face, GA, Bryan and Donna Lanier of Summerville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Joel Gribble of Dalton, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Debbie Studdard, Cindy and Mike Studdard of Rome, GA; grandchildren, Savannah DeRieux, Troy Lanier, Adam Lanier, Kingston Lanier, Chase Cady, Hope Cady, Austin Norton; nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. JoDell Godfrey Lanier will be held Tuesday October 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Dunagan Cemetery with Brother Rick Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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