Gail Lee Godwin, 72, of Lexington Park, MD passed away September 11, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 18, 1942 in Richmond, VA to the late James Francis Waters and Ellen Lenell Watts Waters.

Gail was a dedicated employee for the State of Maryland Comptroller's Office as an Information Technologist until her retirement.

On January 1, 2000, she married her beloved husband, Garn Thomas Godwin, III in Annapolis, MD. Together, they celebrated over 15 wonderful years of marriage.

Gail was extremely active and enjoyed spending time outside. She loved to spend time at the beaches, especially Ocean City. She also liked to go to Seven Springs and hike the Appalachian Trail. She was an avid hunter and hunted Cariboo in Alaska. Her other hobbies included, gardening, golfing, bowling, working out, and dancing, especially ballet. She loved her pets, especially her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Jack and Yorkie, Izzy. However, her greatest love was for her family, whom she enjoyed spending time with.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her children, Deborah Montalvo (Jesus) of Pasadena, MD, Mark Williams (Mary) of Leonardtown, MD, and Scott Williams (Jen) of Pasadena, MD; stepchildren, Garn Godwin IV (Lynn) of Aquasco, MD, Kevin Godwin (Angel) of Perryville, MD, and Kim Godwin Clark (Bill) of Upper Marlboro, MD; sisters, Linda Waters Dapp of Rosedale, MD and Mary Grace Waters of Springhill, FL; 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, James F. Waters, Jr.

Family will receive friends for Gail's Life Celebration Memorial Service on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Reverend Joe Orlando, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.