Corey L. Hastings, 47, a resident of Wilmington, VT, passed away July 12, 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Corey was born in Brattleboro, VT on November 3, 1975 the daughter of the late Lloyd Bacon and Judith A. (Godfrey) Smith and attended schools in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Corey enjoyed spending time with family and friends, her home and reading. She had an infectious smile and laugh. She is survived by her children Bruce Palmer of Cape Cod, Sean Palmer also of Cape Cod, Alex Hastings of North Carolina, Jag and Jeric Shepard of Brattleboro, brother Adam P. Godfrey (Carrie) of Winchester, NH and sisters Star Schumacher of Arizona and Bonnie Hazell of Wilmington, her niece Marisa Godfrey and many aunts and uncles. A celebration of life for Corey will be announced and held at a later date. If friends desire, donations can be made to the go-fund me page in Corey’s memory to help offset funeral expenses (https://gofund.me/e8cac914). To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT.