Cheryl Simerly Godfrey
Published 4:23 pm Friday, February 9, 2018
Cheryl Simerly Godfrey, 57, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. Cheryl was born on September 3, 1960 in Elizabethton, Tenn., to Laura Simerly Mills, of Elizabethton, and the late Ralph H. Simerly. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Simerly, in 2014.
Cheryl had served as the Vice President of Suntrust Bank in Johnson City for five years, where she was highly respected by her staff and clients.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 20 years, Bryan Godfrey of Elizabethton; her mother and stepfather, Laura and Wilburn Mills of Elizabethton; her mother-in-law, Betty Crain of Johnson City; and her special friends, Sherron Lane of Pawley’s Island, S.C., Patty Jo Williams and Jonie Davis, both of Johnson City.
A service to celebrate the life of Cheryl Simerly Godfrey will be conducted at 12 p.m. Sunday, February 11, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Ken Hauser officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Sweeney, soloist. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of her mother or Bryan Godfrey. The graveside service will immediately follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to thank everyone who expressed their love and kindness through flowers and visits at this difficult time. Online condolences may be shared with the family online by visiting our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Godfrey and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home. Office: (423) 542-2232. Service Information and Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.