Mary Virginia "Bell" Godwin

Mary Virginia “Bell” Godwin, a beloved member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, passed away on October 10, 2023. She will be remembered for her kindness, love, and unwavering spirit. Bell's legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. During her illness, Bell was surrounded by family and friends who rallied around her with unwavering support, love, and care. She had a close-knit extended family who will deeply miss her presence and will always cherish the memories they shared together. Virginia Bell is survived by her loving children, Chastity (Bo) Hobbs, Chad (Catherine) Godwin, and Joey (Kathy) McGugin, her grandchildren, Josh (Jordan) Peebles, Colton (Kaylee) Peebles, Nevaeh Godwin, Niko Godwin, and Niyah Godwin, her eight brothers, Roy Rolin, Walter (Anita) Rolin, Kenneth Wayne Rolin, Anthony (Jennifer) Rolin, Deno (Necole) Rolin, Johnny Mack Rolin, Aubrey (Natasha) Rolin, and Shawn (Stephanie) Rolin, her sister Tonya (Wesley) Rayborn, and her six special sisters, Dianna Rolin, Tina Rolin, Gloria Sells Krafka, Kathy McDuffie, Alice Gibson and Georgia Lee Griffey. She was preceded in death, by her beloved husband Alton Edward "Hawkeye" Godwin, her parents Eugene Buster and Bessie Mooneyham Rolin, her great grandson Baby Peebles, her three brothers Donnie Rolin, Earnest Rolin, and Harvey Rolin, her sister Peggy Sue Couch, and her nephew Bradley Rolin. The family extends their gratitude to all who provided care and support during Virginia Bell's illness. Her impact on the lives she touched will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace, knowing that her light will continue to shine. Special appreciation to the first responders of the Poarch Creek Indian Fire and Police departments, Med-Star ambulance service and our special friends at Dixie Catfish. The wake will be held at Poarch Community Church, October 15, 2023, from 6:00 pm until morning. Services will take place at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 16, 2023, at McCullough Christian Church. Graveside services will take place at Judson Cemetery in Poarch Alabama. Food and fellowship will be held immediately after graveside services at Poarch Community Church. Everyone is invited and welcome to join the family. Pall Bearers include Josh Peebles, Colton Peebles, Joey Barber, Jason Griffey, Adam Hadley, Phillip Godwin, Travis Daughtry, and Dave Dunsford. Honorary Pall Bearers include Roy Rolin, Anthony Dale Rolin, Deno Rolin, Shawn Rolin, Johnny Mack Rolin, Kenneth Rolin, Anthony Rolin, Aubrey Rolin, Lawrence Peebles, Dillon Lowrey, Larry McDuffie, Phillip Martin, Tony Sells, Bert Gantt, James Wilson, Joshua Hammac, Shane Gibson, Johnnie Ray Steadham, Deno Dustin Rolin, Earnest Dean Rolin, Bradley Houston Rolin, Gary Ray Gibson, Bryan Couch, Skylar Rolin, Tyee Rolin, Danny Couch, Dustin Rayborn, Kenny Wayne Rolin, Jr., Nikya Rolin, Trenton Rayborn, ,Jeremiah Powell and Gloria Sells Krafka.

Mary Virginia "Bell" Godwin

April 19, 1954 - October 10, 2023