Chief Master Sergeant Kathryn Godfrey passed away

Kathryn Godfrey, of Melbourne, mother, dauaghter, sister, hero and friend passed away February 16, 2012. Born in Pensacola, FL October 3, 1952, she died at the young age of 59. She fought for her Country by serving in the United States Air Force for 30 years participating in six different campaigns eventually earning and retiring at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Independence, courage, generosity, sensitivity, integrity, dignity, goofy and fun, are some of the words that family and friends would use to describe her. She lived and loved life to its fullest and will be missed and remembered for years to come.

She is survived by her two daughters, Crystal Madison and Stephanie Jorgenson; her grandchildren, Aries, Alexis, Alyssa and Eva; her mother, Barbara Mendoza; her brothers, Phillip Mendoza, Rick Mendoza and Danny Mendoza; her best friend, Teresa James and son many more.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm on Patrick Air Force Base at the South Chapel. At 2:30 pm a precession will go to Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL for her burial and at 3:30 pm we will head to the Patrick Air Force Base Marina for a Celebration of Life.
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