Mrs. Nina Rhea Godsey, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 11:13 a.m. at Scioto Rehab Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 10, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Adolph and Ernestine (Smith) Burse. Both her parents preceded her in death.

On June 21, 1975 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Claude Douglas Godsey, Jr.  He preceded her in death on October 15, 2021.

Nina was a Homemaker; she also babysat for many years.  She sang in the church choir and loved to cook.  Nina was in V.F.W. Auxiliary and she served as Color Guard.  She was known as the Karaoke Queen.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory a son; Kevin L. Jones (Diane) of Lima, Ohio and a daughter; Yvonne S. Harris (Todd) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  A best friend; Jill Scales of Lima.  2 cousins she was raised with:  Ivy J. Allen (Bill) and Jackie "JR" Robinson.

Home Going Services will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025  at 12:00 p.m. at Philippian Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. B. L. Monford, Sr., officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025  at 10:00 a.m. until time of services also at the Church.

Interment : Dayton National Cemetery

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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