GEORGETOWN - Karyn Godwin Opdyke passed away peacefully, under Hospice care, on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the home of her parents, Walter and Joan Godwin of Georgetown. She was born in Bakersfield, Calif., on Feb. 14, 1966, a real Valentine to her parents. After graduation from Sussex Central High School, Karyn worked as a cosmetologist for several years, before obtaining a position with the Department of Justice in Georgetown. Besides her parents she is survived by her daughter, Alexis (Lexi); a brother, David Godwin of Ellendale; niece, Dana Godwin of Millsboro; nephew, Daniel Godwin of Redden; and a great-niece, Elizabeth Godwin of Millsboro, along with many close friends from work and family. A graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery in Frederica. Visitation will be held Monday evening July 15, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 East Market St., Georgetown. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to: Delaware Hospice Center 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.