Rita Jo Goddard
September 23, 1952 ~ July 17, 2017
Rita Jo Goddard “Jody”, 64, of Valley Lee, MD passed away on July 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. Born on September 23, 1952 in Norton, VA she was the daughter of Ruby Lovetta Willis of DeLand, FL and the late Joe Donald Reece. Jody was the loving wife of Francis H. Goddard whom she married on June 28, 1969 in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD. Jody is survived by her children: Robin Belden (Bob) of Valley Lee, MD, Traci Pulliam (Dragon) of Valley Lee, MD, Alison Goddard of Charlotte, NC and 4 Grandchildren. Siblings: Terry Reece, Steve Reece, Diana Belian, Richard Reece and Michelle Waliser. She is preceded in death by her brother Joseph (Dunie) Reece.
Jody graduated from Great Mills High School and was lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. Jody’s greatest joy in life was being a loving mother and Grammy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ann Lumpkins officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery Great Mills, MD. Pallbearers will be: Dragon Pulliam, Bob Belden, Ronald MacQuarrie, Tony Goddard, Jr., James Goddard and Brandon Reece. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Molly Gagnon, Morgan Belden, Matthew Pulliam and Mason Pulliam.
Contributions may be made to: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4642959&fr_id=39300&pg=personal
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our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rita will be missed by all.
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Linda and Alvin Bagwell
To Francis and the entire family of Rita, We are sorry to hear of the loss of Rita. She was a loving woman who spoke of her family always. She will be missed by many. Remember all the good times that were spent with her to help get you through this trying time. Love and prayers to the entire family.
Francis, Robin, and the entire Goddard family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of beautiful Rita. So beautiful and so sweet. Please know you are in our prayers.
Traci and family, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Please accept our most sincere condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Mr. Goddard, Robin, Traci, Alison and family,
Our deepest sympathy. May all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Francis, Robin, Traci, Alison and family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Love, Ruby
Thoughts and prayers are with you all love ya
Traci – Condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you, Francis & the entire Goddard family.
Francis, Robin, Tracy, Alison, and all those who loved Rita; we are deeply saddened by, and heartbroken over the loss of such a beautiful soul. We are praying for your comfort and that your many cherished memories bring some degree of peace in the coming days. She was one special lady who will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was a wonderful woman who always treated me well. She will be missed, Ruby
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.
Traci and family – So sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Trust God to bring you comfort and peace. If you need anything at all, we are here.
Traci – Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. May she rest in peace.
Robin and family. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Francis and the entire family of Rita, so very very sorry to hear the news, my thoughts and prayers.
Robin and family – We are so sad about your mom. We know she brought you much love and she will be missed terribly. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences from from your family here in Alabama.
Robin and Traci I’m so sorry for you loss she was such a sweet lady I remember her at all our ballgames. Sending love you both and your family
Francis and Family,
Although I never had the pleasure of knowing your wife from all the condolences here she was truly a wonderful wife and mother gone to soon. It has been many years since we got together but I remember them fondly. I can’t image what you are going through. Anytime you would like to talk please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Waverley sends her love to all and we know Rita is in heaven wrapped in the arms of our Lord.
I’m shocked to hear of Rita’s passing blessings to all of you kids especially the grandchildren. Will continue to keep all of in my prayers.