Obituary Summary: Laura Denise Godwin Hadley

Obituary Summary: Laura Denise Godwin Hadley

• Name: Laura Denise Godwin Hadley (often referred to as “Denese”)

• Born: June 11, 1965 (Castleberry, Alabama)

• Passed Away: August 18, 2025, at age 60, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones echovita.com

Family & Survivors

• Predeceased by:

  • Parents: Mason Godwin and Mary “Bonnie” Ballard

  • Daughter: Dakota Jenese Murrell

  • Brother: William “Bill” Godwin

  • Nephew: Cory Godwin echovita.com

• Survived by:

  • Husband: Carl Hadley

  • Children: Nikki Stewart (and her partner Caleb)

  • Stepchildren: Anthony Hadley (April) and Tiffany Clifton (Jeremy)

  • Siblings: Maxine Miller, Sherry Aaron, and Keith Godwin

  • Grandchildren: Karter Simmons, Owen Simmons, Aubrey Hadley, Laikyn Clifton, Noah Hadley, Amelia Stewart, Easton Hadley, Liam Clifton, and Hayes Stewart echovita.com

Memorial Service Details

All services are being held under the care of Williams Memorial Chapel:

• Visitation: Thursday, August 21, 2025

  • From 9:00–10:00 a.m. and again from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

  • Location: Williams Memorial Chapel, 2353 South Blvd, Brewton, AL 36426 echovita.com

• Memorial Service: Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • At the same location

  • Additionally noted as being held at 11:00 p.m. (possibly a reflection or dedication) echovita.com

• Graveside Service: Immediately following, at Buffington Cemetery, 2347 W Cleveland Ave, Castleberry, AL 36432 echovita.com

In Loving Memory

Laura Denise Godwin Hadley’s passing marks the end of a life deeply rooted in family and community. United in grief, her loved ones and the community honor her legacy through remembrance and gathering.