Stephanie Jill Godwin

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Stephanie Jill Godwin

1967-2017

A memorial service for Stephanie Jill Godwin, 49, of Canton, was held Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.

Mrs. Godwin passed away July 31, 2017, in Dallas.

She was born Sept. 16, 1967, in Atlanta, Ga. to Darlene and Read Williams. She grew up in Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern in 1989. She worked for GA Trust for Historic Preservation before moving to Dallas in 1993. She worked as a consultant to preserve Katy Trail in Dallas as well as an executive secretary for Relocation Appraisers and Consultants.

She was very active in the Women’s League of Canton, Wednesday Study Club, Van Zandt Museum Board, Canton Main Street Autumn Stroll, Canton ISD, Van Zandt County Veteran’s Memorial and Relay of Life. She was a member of St. Justin’s Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her husband, Les Godwin; daughters, Jessica Lynne Godwin and Samantha Kay Godwin; parents, Darlene and Read Williams; brother, Joseph Read Williams; sister, Susan Joanna Watson; grandparents, Joe and Betty Probasco; three nephews; two nieces; and her beloved dogs, Ellie, Sophie, Charlie and Baxter.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza in the name of Jill.