Sheila Goode Green

1950 - 2015

Sheila Goode Green, born Nov. 9, 1950 in Nashville, Tenn., passed away in her sleep on June 6, 2015 at her home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Her beloved husband of 38 years, Jimmy; and her furbaby, Rufus the wonder dog, were by her side.
Her surviving family include: children, Hayley Green, Keith (and wife, Karen) Green; stepson, Jimmy (and wife, Karyn) Green; sisters, Laura Goode Killmaster and Paula Goode Lovelace; mother, Georgia Goode; and grandchildren, Lauryn, Jacob, Isabella, Eliza, Gabriel, Dominic James, Virginia, Kyle and Kody.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry A. Goode; and brother, Steve Goode.
In 1984 she decided to pursue a degree in photography, went back to school and soon opened a studio on Music Row and West End in Nashville called, Goode Green Photography. She quickly became a much-sought after photographer, capturing images of music legends, famous actors and up-and-coming artists.
In 1998 she and Jimmy moved to the beach, where she continued her studio work and expanded into the wedding photography business. She was consistently voted the number one photographer in the area.
Sheila was loved fiercely by her friends and family. She had an ability to make anyone, whether they were rich and famous or broke and infamous, feel listened to. She paid attention to people in her life, applying that photographic eye to everyone she touched in life.
Her husband said he asked her recently why everyone loved her so much; she just smiled and laughed.
The night before she passed her home was filled with friends and family. Her beloved dog laid by her side and she was aware that everyone was with her.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alaqua Animal Refuge (in honor of Rufus);and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, which is establishing a scholarship in her honor. It will keep her spirit alive by helping to fund the work of emerging photographers. Donations may be sent to Alaqua Animal Refuge by going to alaquaanimalrefuge.org/Tributes or by calling, (850) 880-6399. Cultural Arts Association: 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. 32459, or by going to gofundme.com/goodescholarship.
A celebration of her life will be held June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grande Beach Subdivision beach walkover. A street party celebration will follow.
You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.
Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.