Jean Sowards Goodrich Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jean Sowards Goodrich of Smithfield, Virginia, who passed away on September 28, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Everett Sowards and Marie McAllister Sowards; her husband James Robert Goodrich; her daughter Mary Lynne G. Davis; her grandchildren, Rachel E. Lightsey and Josiah D. Lightsey; her siblings, William T. Sowards and Mary S. Stewart; and her stepmother Frances Blake Sowards.
She is survived by: her daughters, Phyllis G. Cox (Carson), Marsha G. Lightsey and Robin J. Turner (Stan); and her grandchildren, Aaron J. Cox (Amanda), Catharine C. Boucher (Bobby), Brandon D. Davis (Heather), Ashleigh A. Davis (Randy Atkins), Phillip Davis (Danielle), Rebekah Greer (Thommy), Daniel Lightsey (Celeste), Abigail E. Meier (David), James F. Willett (Amanda) and Laura T. Reid (Rob). She is also survived by many great grandchildren; and several nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christian Outreach or the Isle of Wight County Rescue Squad.