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Lillie Goffigan Obituary

Lillie P. Goffigan VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillie P. Goffigan, known as "Pearl," of the 700 block of Cason Lane, died Dec. 6, 2009. She was the widow of James E. Goffigan Jr. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, where she participated in various ministries. Survivors include four daughters, Irene Norton, JoAnn Robertson, Audrey Banks and Beulah Copeland; two sons, James E. Goffigan III and Christopher W. Goffigan; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at noon in Ebenezer Baptist Church, 875 Baker Road, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Terron M. Rodgers presiding. Burial will be held in Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. A wake will be held from 6 to 7p.m. on Friday at the Norfolk chapel. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Marzettia Norton-Lewis

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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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