Frances Godwin Speight

Frances was born on November 2, 1924 to the late Barry and Lindy Godwin. She was the last of twelve children and wife to the late J. Herman Speight. She leaves behind two daughters; Jean S. Holland (Ron) of Wilson, Sue S. Patterson (Dennis) of Aberdeen, four grandchildren; Joe Patterson (Jillane), Christy Barefoot (Robert), Karen Patterson, and Hope Stephens (Nathan), as well as 9 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

She was a wonderful homemaker with the gift of hospitality. She cooked many meals for family, ministers, missionaries, and friends. She had a strong faith in the Bible and loved Jesus. She was a firm believer in the Acts 2:38 message. She was a founding member of the First Apostolic Church of Wilson and a faithful saint and prayer warrior at New Life Tabernacle, UPC, in Aberdeen. She enjoyed many fishing trips with family, was a wonderful seamstress, and enjoyed doing ceramics and macramé. Granny was loved by many and will be greatly missed in the days ahead.

Celebration of life will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 220 N. Pine Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315.  A graveside burial will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial, 2800 Nash St., North, in Wilson, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Life Tabernacle of Aberdeen or FirstHealth Hospice of Pinehurst.

The care of Frances has been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Aberdeen.