Janey Godley has colourful comedy send-off at funeral in Glasgow

Janey Godley requested that her family and friends wear bright and cheerful clothing to the ceremony.

Comedian Janey Godley received a vibrant farewell in Glasgow, attended by a gathering that included Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

At the funeral held at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow, numerous family members and friends donned vibrant attire. The service concluded with her famous phrase, "Frank, get the door."

The Scottish comedian passed away earlier this month at the age of 63, following palliative care for ovarian cancer.

Godley gained widespread recognition for creating humorous voiceover parodies of Sturgeon’s news updates during the Covid pandemic, and eventually, the two formed a friendship.

Nicola Sturgeon bonded with Godley after she created spoof videos during the Covid pandemic.

Ashley Storrie mentioned that she wasn't able to share her mother's jokes during church services.

Scottish comedian Gavin Mitchell was one of those paying their respects in Glasgow.

During the service, Ashley Storrie, Godley's daughter, addressed the gathering and mentioned that she couldn't share any of her mother's humor since they were in a "house of God."

Storrie, 38, a comedian and radio host, shared, "My mom was truly a proud daughter of Glasgow; she had a deep affection for her city, and it was her most beloved place on earth."

Glasgow's symbol is a tree that never sprouted, a bell that never chimed, a bird that never soared, and a fish that never swam. I believe she saw that as a challenge.

It seemed as if the world was urging her to remain silent and not to stand out, but she chose to defy those expectations instead.

Godley passed away after battling ovarian cancer for several years.

Storrie expressed gratitude to the many mourners who gathered along the streets of Edinburgh on Friday to pay their respects as the hearse carrying Godley made its way through the city on her "last journey" before the funeral.

The event took place on the same day as a tribute for former first minister Alex Salmond, which was held at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Sturgeon, who formed a friendship with Godley through her online videos, was present at the Glasgow ceremony and remarked that it "perfectly captured Janey's essence."

She expressed, "She was an extraordinary person who meant a lot to me. Her absence will be deeply felt."

There were many tears in the church, but there was also plenty of laughter. That's how she would have wished to be remembered—filled with happiness and joy.

Gavin Mitchell, known for his role as Bobby the Barman in the BBC Scotland sitcom Still Game, was also present to pay his respects at St Mary's Cathedral.

The service concluded with a recording of her voice saying, "Frank, please open the door," just before the church doors swung open.

Godley concluded every one of her Covid parodies featuring Nicola Sturgeon with that catchphrase. Additionally, it served as the title for her book released in 2020.

People gathered in Glasgow to watch as Godley's hearse departed following the ceremony.

During the service, Rev. Kelvin Holdsworth commended Godley’s humorous pandemic videos.

He remarked, "It's not an overstatement to claim that there are individuals still living today thanks to Janey Godley, her humorous little videos, and the honest stories she shared during her performances."

She provided support during the lockdown, allowing people to benefit from the guidance she shared through her words.

Godley mentioned that her famous catchphrase, Frank, was inspired by a man who would frequently read "cowboy novels" at the pub where she was employed.

Born in the eastern part of Glasgow in 1961, Godley worked as a pub owner before making a name for herself in the stand-up comedy scene.

She gained global recognition for her demonstration against Donald Trump's visit to Scotland in 2016, where she displayed a sign featuring a derogatory term aimed at the then-president.