JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Dorothy Godley Roberts, 93, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
Born Dec. 2, 1920, in Miley, she was a daughter of the late Peter Charles Godley and Eugenia Barnes Godley. She graduated from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, and from there began her career as a school teacher and girls basketball coach in South Carolina. She taught in schools in Ruffin, Bluffton, Olanta, Bells, Summerton and Manning.
Dorothy Godley Roberts moved to Jacksonville, Fla., to be closed to her family after she retired in 1991. She enjoyed activities with her family, playing bridge and attending Christ's Church.
Survivors include a son, Horace Arthur "Art" Roberts III and his wife, Donna T. Roberts; a grandson, Chad A. Roberts; three nieces and their families; several cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ross M. Roberts; and her brother, Dr. W. Cecil Godley of Clemson.
A memorial service for Dorothy Godley Roberts will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Church, 6045 Greenland Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville. Visit www.hgmandarin.com, or call (904) 288-0025.
