Nell Hailey Goodwin

GOODWIN, Nell Hailey, 86, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Manor Care Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fears Goodwin; and her two daughters, Patricia (David) Kirby and Barbara (Michael) Paoletti. She is survived by two granddaughters, April Ware and husband, Earl Ware, of Mechanicsville, Va., and Anne Paoletti of Lowell, Mass.; grandson, Jeffrey Paoletti and wife, Kirsten Paoletti, of Albany, N.Y.; and four great-grandchildren, Evan Ware, McKenzie Ware, Claire Paoletti and Kira Paoletti. Nell befriended Armando Esperanza and often referred to him as her adopted grandson. Nell retired as executive secretary to the director of the Richmond International Airport. She was an avid reader of history and politics. Per Nell's request, her remains have been donated to the State Anatomical Program and no public service will be held. The family is grateful for the loving support of Nell's extended family, friends, and neighbors at the Imperial Plaza and hospice support staff.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.