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Patricia Chavis Obituary
She was employed with the Peterburg School System (Cafeteria). Special thanks to the American Cancer Society and the American Hospice Foundation staff for their dutiful and dedicated care to Patricia during her illness. They are to be highly commended for their support and care for mankind.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Eugene Chavis Jr. of Petersburg; her mother, Mildred Coney Sims of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Clifford Sims Jr. of California; three sons, Richard Goode and wife Julia of Tampa, Fla.; Jeffrey Goode and wife Jackie of Hopewel and Shawn Goode of Atlanta, Ga.; two step-children Deltreece Chavis and Eugene Chavis III of Athens, Ga.; three sisters-in-law, six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her special child, Jamal Downey.
A memorial service of a celebrated life will be held for Mrs. Chavis at 6:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church 7419 Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County, located near the Eastside Community Enhancement Center, 804-863-0864. A public viewing will be held Monday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
The family may be visited at the home or call 804-524-0956. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 in Decatur, Ga., at 11 a.m. at the Gregory Levitt Funeral home, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, 404-241-5656. The internment will be in the Washington Memorial Cemetery, Decatur, Ga.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you consider a memorial tribute to the American Cancer Society and the American Hospice Foundation. Professional services confided to the care of a team of funeral service providers at the Shirley P. Johnson Funeral Home, Petersburg, 804-733-8842.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Chavis
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Battinto Batts
September 22, 2008
To Shawn Goode & Family:
Our Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.
The Batts Family
Uthai Harris
September 22, 2008
To Gene and the family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of your bereavement. I say to you "Look to the hills from whence comes your help". Trust God, and recognize that he does all things well, and makes no mistakes. Please know that you are in my prayers now and always.
Pamela & Donnie Lassiter
September 22, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 21, 2008
Mrs. Pat was special. She will be truly missed. May God comfort and strengthen your family in this time of sorrow.
The Downey Family
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