Carmen Miclin Godwin passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021, after a decline in health. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles and son Carlito.

She was born on July 16,1937 to Pablo and Petronila in Guantañamo,Cuba. She married her husband Charles Godwin . Together they raised 9 children Carmen, Carlos, Maira, Natividad, Pedro, Robert, Yasnai, Adriana, Lizette. She was a resident of Evanston since 1971 and later moved to Rogers Park where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a Spanish bilingual assistant at Jordan Elementary. Her love for helping others was astounding. She was also very creative in arts and crafts making jewelry was her specialty. She was a major Chicago sports fan. She enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs,Bulls and other sports teams.

 She would call and sing "happy birthday" she made everyone's day special. The love she had for her famil and friends was never ending. She leaves behind 8 of her children, 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was one of a kind and will be forever missed.

Mami speech 

The flesh is temporary but memories are forever! When we lose our loved ones we need to know we are not losing them but sharing them with the loved ones we've lost in the past and most of all with God. Because he says when it's our time and it's just farewell for now until next time when god calls us to be with the rest of our loved ones. I just know my mom is happy with everyone she missed when they passed before her. Nobody or nothing compares to you Mom and it will be lonely without you! But until next time Mrs. Godwin. This is a celebration with God and the past loved ones so it's time to share you with the loved ones you so well deserved. My mom was the best I love you Mom. 

 - Adriana Godwin