Doris Mae Galberth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

As I lived alone; yet know I was never alone. Each night God would dispatch my protective Angel to watch over me as I slumbered. Sometime during the night, God informed my angel it was time to bring my beloved daughter home… On Monday, May 24th, 2021, Doris Mae Galberth was called to her Heavenly home to be with the Lord and family at the age of 85. She previously resided at 35 Warwick St #4, New Haven Ct. She was born in Raeford, North Carolina, Hoke County to the late Forest and Arthalia Ross Godwin. Doris, affectionately called “Ma”, “Doris a Mae” and “Mrs. Doris”, met and married William Galberth in 1951 in Bennettsville, North Carolina. They relocated to Ct in 1953 and their union was blessed with three Children: William James, Linda Marie, and Alexander (Pokey). She was latter blessed with George (Georgie), Dorothy Fay, Kerry, and Charles. Ma, as we affectionately called her, loved her family. She was quiet, except with those she loved. She was so filled with wisdom and common sense above many who had educational degrees and could fix and give you answers to problems without even knowing she was doing it. She loved gardening. Even in the city she would grow the biggest green tomatoes, which some of her children, grand and great-grandchildren would come to her home every year to gather and cook. She was a faithful member of Walk of Faith Church and loved her Pastor, son in law, whom she’s known for 39 years. She also loved dressing for Church, fellowshipping with her family in Christ, and attending Church with five generations of her family. Lovingly, she will be remembered by five children: William James Galberth (Nancy) of Canton, GA; Linda Galberth (Quincy) of New Haven, CT; Dorothy Fay Williams (Walter) of Northford, CT; Kerry Galberth (Michelle) of College Park, GA; Charles Galberth (Samantha) of New Haven CT, three grandchildren that she lovingly raised: Dawna R. Galberth of New Haven, Ct, Tasheen M. West (Victor) of West Haven, Ct, and Alexander M. Howard (Tayne) of Windsor, Ct; and a daughter of 52 years, Rosie Buie-Edwards (Alfonzo) of New Haven, CT, two Sisters: Oteller (Tilla) Butler of Glen Burnie, MD and Helen Louise (Lo)Dudley (John), of New Haven, Ct, three brothers: Forest (Herman) Godwin (Ruth) of Severn, MD; Benjamin Godwin (Alice) of Severn, MD, and Ronald Gambrell (Wanda), of Jersey City, New Jersey, 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband William, two sons, Alexander and George Galberth, her dad and mom, Forest and Arthalia Godwin, two brothers, JC Godwin and Almer Bo Godwin, a sister, Eleanor Johnson, and 3 in-laws, Floyd Galberth, Margie and Hazel Galberth.

Doris Mae Galberth

May 31, 1935 - May 24, 2021