Godfrey was an educationist who served for 17 years as the Superintendent-in-Charge of Examinations and Selections. Prior to this, she had been a nominated member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly for four years and a Vice President of the
All India Anglo-Indian Association's governing body. Godfrey also served on the Central Social Welfare Advisory Board and represented Andhra Pradesh at the Inter-State Board for Anglo-Indian Education. ==Personal life==