Ann Godfrey

Gaffney, SC - - Corrie Ann Jolly Godfrey, 79, of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late WS Jolly and Corrie Millwood Jolly, and wife of Max H. Godfrey. Ann was born in Cherokee County and was an active member and treasurer of New Heights Baptist Church. She was retired from the Cherokee County School District. A life dedicated to education, she was a graduate of Erskine College, Clemson University, and the University of South Carolina. She was a business teacher at Ware Shoals High School, Daniel Morgan Technology Center, and Cherokee Technology Center. She was actively involved in many state and national business educator associations, holding several administrative positions over the years. She was instrumental in the family business of Godfrey's Auction Sales, where she worked alongside her loving husband as the sole cashier, clerk, and bookkeeper for over 40 years. Her hobbies included reading, collecting recipes, and doting on her grandchildren.  Ann and her family were blessed beyond words.

She is survived by her husband Max Hiley Godfrey, sons Jeffrey Max Godfrey (Carlin) of Sarasota, FL and Jonathan Eric Godfrey (Katie Martin) of Gaffney; her sister Joyce Foley (Don) of Orlando, FL; 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:30PM on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at New Heights Baptist Church, 1367 Pleasant School Road, Gaffney, SC.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:30PM at the Church with Dr. Clyde Thomas officiating.  Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at Godfrey's Auction Sales, 3119 Union Highway, Gaffney.

In lieu of flowers, Ann requested memorials be made to New Heights Baptist Church, Hejaz Shriner's patient transportation fund (P.O. Box 3668, Greenville, SC 29608), or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC