Julie Marie Godfrey, 57 of Sand Springs, Oklahoma passed away on April 15th, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital. Julie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 22nd, 1964, to Cline and Bonnie Taylor. She married Troy Godfrey on June 14th, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They had two children together, Anthony and Brittney. She graduated from Central High School and earned an Associates Degree from Tulsa Community College. She worked at Oklahoma Surgical Hospital for the past 15 years. Julie and Troy owned Pretty Water Softball Park in Sapulpa. She played softball for most of her life. Her love of sports was passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Julie's greatest passion was her family. She loved to watch her children and grandchildren play ball, almost as much as she loved to talk about their accomplishments. She loved all types of animals and nature. She had an amazing gift for Gardening. She was interested in politics and was a Trump supporter.  Julie loved her annual trip to Florida, it was her happy place.

Julie was a friend, mom, or "Juju" to everyone she knew. She loved deeply and without reservation. She loved to make everyone laugh, and had an amazing sense of humor. You could always count on Julie to cheer you up, listen to you vent, or to be your shoulder to cry on. She never met a stranger that wasn't soon her friend.   Julie is survived by her husband Troy Godfrey of Sand Springs, son Anthony Godfrey and his wife Dreama Godfrey of Broken Arrow. Her daughter Brittney Freeman and her husband, Donnie Freeman of Catoosa, Oklahoma. Her Grandchildren: Mathew Godfrey, his wife Shania, Tray Freeman and Ryko Godfrey.  Her mother-in-law Anna Godfrey, her sister Elois Taylor, and her brother John Taylor, his wife Jackie, along with many nieces, nephews, adopted grand babies, and a host of domestic and wild animals that she loved and cared for daily.  Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Cline E. Taylor and Bonnie L. Taylor of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 2:00 o'clock Olivet Baptist Church155 N 65th W Ave, Tulsa, OK 74127

Live webcast will be available on Olivet Baptist Church Facebook page.