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Rebecca Goff-McDavis Obituary

Rebecca Goff-McDavis September 20, 1940 - January 5, 2010 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend Rebecca Goff-McDavis. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 20, 1940 to Mattie B. Stewart and Elder D.A. Kelley. Her family moved to Shafter, CA in 1947 and eventually settled in Bakersfield. She attended local grade schools and graduated from Bakersfield High School. Rebecca accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was active in the churches her father pastored including Heavenly Gate Church of God in Christ. At the time of her death, she was a member of Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ. Rebecca was united in marriage to Nathaniel Goff. From this union, they were blessed with three beautiful children – Nathaniel, Natalie, and Nakieta. Following her husband's death in 1993, Rebecca was blessed to meet and marry Maurice McDavis. Rebecca and Maurice were together for seventeen wonderful years. Just like Phoebe from the Bible, Rebecca was a comforter and helper to all. After the death of her sister Ruth, she became a loving and nurturing mother to her nieces and nephews. Years later she assumed the same role for her brother David's children. When they could no longer care for themselves, she lovingly cared for her ailing father and stepmother. Rebecca reached out to all needing a comforting word. Rebecca always had an inquiring mind which was manifested in a desire to understand the inner workings of various systems. This led to her chosen career in the computer field. When she wasn't working, she could be found at any one of her favorite fishing spots which was anywhere the fish were biting. When she wasn't fishing, you could find her watching basketball, especially if her Lakers were playing. In heaven, Rebecca will be met by her parents Elder D.A. Kelley and his wife Mattie; stepmother Teatsie Ann Kelley; sister Ruth Mackey; and brother David Kelley. She leaves behind to cherish precious memories her loving husband Maurice McDavis; brother Aaron Kelley; daughters Natalie Stewart (Larry) and Nakieta Goff; son Nathaniel Goff; grandchildren NaToya McMillon, Tonni Stewart, Tiara Stewart, David Stewart, and Tianna McClain; great grandchildren Rebecca Gentry (Rebecca's namesake) and Gabrielle McMillon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 7 p. m. at Beloved Care, 115 18tth Street, Bakersfield, CA. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 13th at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ located at 1028 O Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93304.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Goff-McDavis

19 Entries

Tianna

May 26, 2023

hiii nana!! im now 14 years old, your daughter´s one and only daughter. im about to graduate 8th geade in a couple days. i was hoping you would be there to see me graduate, but at least you get to see from above. much love nana, i love you and miss you so so much!

Jazmine

January 5, 2023

The wisdom and strength that you have taught is and always will be a precious gift that never stops giving.

Rebecca G.

January 17, 2021

Hi Nana Rebecca I am 12 and a half and I might be on disney channel I am going to be the best I can in honor of a GREAT nana! I am the oldest of 5 kids There's Me, Charles, Corey, Laurence, and Ava!

Tiara Dockett

January 6, 2013

Good morning Nana,
I woke up this morning with you really heavy on my mind. I miss you very much. I miss all of the little things. I miss the see you laters, I really used to think you were coming right back. I miss the kisses on the neck whenever you reached out for a hug. I miss you telling me I could be a model lol. I miss your sweetness and your soft voice and I don't think a day goes by that I don't think about you fondly. I really miss you. I love you and I'll see you later.

Jazmine Jacks

January 6, 2013

You still are a light to this world. I know you made my light brighter.. with the gift of your daughter as a friend!

Nakieta Goff

January 4, 2013

momma you always told me that i had a gift for waiting.. 12/21/12 in the a.m.

I miss you so much.. Its like I havent taken a breath since you left..Everything about you had something to do to for or about me in some way. These were the makings of us..Its so hard for me momma, to move thru the passing of you, i truly think its going to take me under Ive been trying diffirent methods to push thru this .. It weighs so heavy on me it reflects in my personality all the way to my day to day life.. you reflect so beautifully in Tianna..
I miss your touch. I miss your love..your care. I miss your kindness ,.. wisdom the most.. "Women of great Wisdom" That is you all the way.I continue to praise God on a daily for his grace, we continue to strengthen our bond thru him...
The Lord has blessed me with presious moments that keep me uplifted.. a beautiful brace period he granted us.
I just wish that i could be in your arms more moments. I wanted to be thee one to inform you spacifically that your job well done! In so many remarkable ways.. Your legacy still lives thru me and I love you so much momma. I love you.

Sending you a big kiss.. (three yrs ma, Im still standing at the alter wishing for your presence there right next to me..I battle with my greif and my only allowence in the "getting by": is that God needed you there.. Aside so many hidden sorrows and tears, you instilled in me to have faith in him. please rest in peace.. you r missed and very much loved... Love always

your youngest Nakieta t Goff
+ tianna..

REMEMBERING FLIGHTS OF ANGLES..

Nakieta Goff

May 30, 2010

I missed you mothers day. Its a struggle to let you go; as they tell me to do.... Its the most un-bare-able thing to loose the only comfort youve ever known, the blessed and true feeling of nourished love. I am so privillaged to have shared that unconditinal yet everlasting bond with you momma. You were here once, and have felt as I, once...comforting me just as mentioned.. sharing laughs. drying the same sufficated cries;and as my pillow filled up with water, I woke up to crying alone. We still enjoy our sacret moments togther, but only in my dreams. I pray my room will be nxt to yours when God calls me. Though he needs you there, Im deeply saddend by your depart. Suppressing selfishness, I love you momma. i miss u more than my notes can say. thank you. 2hard2 let go...

Nakieta T'amara Goff

T'amara Goff

February 21, 2010

its goin to take forever and some more days to learn to breathe on my own. ... listening to the rain and hearing ur voice.. i wish that i could just lay with u; that land that you would speak about while being pregnant with me, will be shared one glorious day. i love you momma... T'amara

February 13, 2010

To my cousin Rebecca i will miss talking to you, i loved you so much but one day i will see you again. Love always Sheryl Tash.

Nakieta and Tianna

February 7, 2010

TO MY OTHER SET OF LUNGS; time and time again i have been trying to fill this void since you have been gone. im chasing a comfort that will never be replaced. i guess im just saying for the record, you have instilled in me that when God provides your life with the greatest blessing such as yourself.... it becomes ones moral duty to bless others as they were blessed.. words simply wont explain how wonderful of a women you are. you are my everything. i love you so much. you are my heart and so truly missed... Continue to check on Tianna and I. Dont forget to kiss daddy for me and let him know that I love him too and he is missed also. Tho I am overwhelmingly saddend that your no longer here in the physical... i love and charish you for life. Through us your legacy will live on and strong until the end of time. thank you

Carol Henderson-Jefferson

February 6, 2010

My dearest friend Rebecca I just found out last Friday of you going Home. I am going to miss you so very much. We became family members a few years back when Eugene (Smiley) and I got married. Even though are marriage didn't last you did not forsake me and remained my dearest and most cherished friend. You were with me during the time that we found out that my grandson Baby Isaac had cancer. Thanks to God and many prayers he was healed of cancer and is now 2 years old. You listened to my many ramblings and even during your sickness listened to me never once letting me know you were ill. I remember I was getting ready to go visit my son in IA and you decided to tell me that in 2 more days you was going to start chemo. I feel so selfish that you had always listened to my problems but didn't want to worry me with yours. I have saved so many of our hotmail messages. Some are forwards, some are just one of the special messages we sent back and forth. I enjoyed the few times you, me and Maurice spent going to Fresno and our shopping day at your guys favorite place Burlington Coat Factory. I remember you was so excited one was coming to Bakersfield but it turned out you guys liked your store in Fresno best. The day we went you made sure you got your brother a few things and was so excited to send them to him. I know Maurice, your children, grandchildren, brother and all the rest of the family and your friends will miss you so much and be so lost without you. I don't know if Maurice, your children, grandchildren and brother know how much you loved them. You shared so many stories with me of your never ending love for them. I will always cherish your love and kindness and sharing stories of just life in general. You were such a beautiful lady and I want to thank you for always being there as my friend and sister in Christ. I guess Mother, Aunt Myrtle and God needed you more with the rest of your loved ones. Sometimes I have wondered if people that leave me made it to heaven but my beautiful Rebecca I know without a doubt in my mind that JESUS was standing there personally waiting for you saying "Welcome home". I will miss you so very much. I can't believe when we said so long a couple or so months ago would be the last time I would hear that sweet voice and those words we always told one another "I love you." Next time I am in Bakersfield I will stop by and pay my respects to you. One day we will be dancing on them streets of gold together. Maurice, and all the family I would like to send you my condolences. I would love if you have a one of the Celebrations of Rebecca's life left that you could send me.Love forever my dear sister-Carol Henderson-Jefferson

nakieta goff

January 31, 2010

hello friends and family. i love you momma..... you are such an inspiration... i love you so much... tianna and i miss you greatly........ save me a spot in the holy lounge..... lol.........

Renea McMillon

January 21, 2010

I am at a loss for words as to how to express myself. Aunt Becky you were the closest connection that I had to my mother; besides Uncle Aaron. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of your life. God always knows what is best, even when we as mortals cannot understand. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Niece, Renea McMillon

David Kelley

January 11, 2010

Aunt Becky, you will certainly be missed. Your service to your family, church and others is admirable. The Lord must be well pleased and decided to bring you Home. We love you.
To Maurice, Nathaniel, Natalie, Nakieta, Uncle Aaron and the rest of the family, our hearts go out to you. Even though we will miss Rebecca here on earth, she wouldn't come back even if she could. For her eyes have now seen the glory. Let us all rejoice and be thankful for the time we had with her. She will always live in our hearts. With heavy and loving hearts,

Nephew, David A. Kelley III. & Niece, Erryn Y. Kelley

Tonni Stewart

January 11, 2010

What is Death?
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
that we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without affect,
without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just around the corner.

All is well.
~ Henry Scott Holland

My dearest Nana,
How does a person say goodbye to someone they are too selfish to let go of? I think it is impossible. To say that you are missed is not possibly saying enough. To say that you are loved does not even explain the way we feel for you. Knowing that we can no longer call you or visit is an extremely difficult realization to come to. I feel so honored to have been blessed with you as my Nana. I could not ask for better. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to name my daughter after such amazing women. I remember your reaction when I told you that I would be naming my daughter after you and how pleased and honored you were. I can only pray that she lives her life as a blessing to your name. I will always recount to her the times shared with you and how busy she always was when we visited you. You always needed a nap when we left! I will tell Little Rebecca about all of the fishing trips we went on (well, you went on and Tamara and I played), the trips out of town, and how you always took the first bite out of our burgers to be sure they were safe. You will live on forever in our memories. In every picture we look at and every story we tell. We miss you and love you always,
Tonni S. & Rebecca G.

Natalie Stewart

January 11, 2010

Dear mama, my heart is broken knowing that you will no longer be here physically. My heart hurts everyday knowing that I can't text you or hear you say " I love all my little babies." Everyday I cry for you knowing that I have to learn to live without you. The thing that I find comfort in is that you are in Heaven and there is no more pain. To have my parents and grandparents already gone
is sad but here on earth you have four beautiful granddaughters and a great granddaughter named for you and a grandson who will always be told about their Nana and their lineage of a people after God's own heart.
In all my sadness God is still God and always will be!!! I Love You Mama your daughter Natalie Stewart.

January 10, 2010

We will miss you terribly. Much love, Deborah and Jim

Diana/Letha/Melvin English

January 10, 2010

Rebecca, we have loving memories of you a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Aaron/Family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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