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Sara Goode Obituary
Fourteen days shy of her 96th birthday, Sara June Goode of College Station, Texas died on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Sherwood Nursing Home.
In honor of her, a Celebration of Life will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Christ United Methodist Church.
Sara June was born May 25, 1913 in Dallas, Texas to Ernest Gerald and Annie Katherine Council. Her parents met while performing opera, and her father was known as Mr. Music in Dallas.
She grew up in his music store on Elm Street and after high school she sang on the radio in a trio. During the depression she went to work to help support her family.
She married Phillip Goode on December 30, 1938. They lived in the Dallas area where their first two daughters were born. In 1946 they moved to College Station, Texas where their last two daughters were born.
Mrs. Goode was a piano teacher until her youngest went to first grade. In 1956 she began working in her husband's law firm as the bookkeeper, secretary and office manager.
Together they started University Title Company. At age 72, she retired from office work to a full community service life.
She was involved in the Youth Council, Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center, The Woman's Club, PEO and at her death was serving on the OPAS Board of Directors. Her favorite assignment was dealing with the student members.
For many years she played the organ for various churches and taught Sunday school for over sixty years. At Christ United Methodist Church she was known as "Mamaw" and often gave the Children's Sermon. She was loved by young and old alike.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Phillip Goode, her brother William Council and her sister, Barbara Holloway.
Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Jack; her daughters, Sara Phyllis Goode, Marcy Goode and husband, Steve Childs, Julie Goode Click, and Celia Goode-Haddock and husband, Bill Haddock; her grandchildren, Claire Manning, Jana Mouton, Shay Jones, Paige Dyke, David Bailey, Kay Bailey, Chris Click, Jeff Click, Quinn Williams, Ashley Stover and Leigh Schaefers; and her 9 great-grandsons and 12 great-granddaughters.
Special thanks goes to her caregiver, Shira Washington, the staff of Sherwood Nursing Home, Hospice Brazos Valley and Dr. Robert Wiprud.
Memorials may be made to TAMU Foundation, MSC OPAS Permanent Endowment Fund, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840; TAMU Foundation, College of Business Phillip B. Goode Scholarship Fund, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840; Christ United Methodist Church, 4203 State Highway 6 S., College Station, Texas 77845; or Twin City Mission, P. O. Box 3490, Bryan, Texas 77805.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sara Goode
Barbara and Tom Saving
May 28, 2009
We didn't know your mother but we have high regards for her and her contributions to the arts. Our hearts are with you.
Milton & Sandy Dare
May 25, 2009
Celia and Family,
Please know that Sandy, Matthew and Michael have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
We have fond memories of the wonderful stories that Sara shared with the children of Christ UMC.
God Bless You all!
Robert Edwin Anderson
May 18, 2009
Marcy and Family,
This a correction of my misspelling on my previous e-mail:
Marcy and Family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mother. I only saw her on a few occasions, but I remember her and your father attending different school activities, such as class plays and "Back to School Night". I also remember her music when my family and I visited A&M Christian Church. I believe the last time I saw her was when your parents and Celia sat across the aisle from me on the train from North Zulch to Dallas to attend the 1963 Cotton Bowl game.
Please accept my condolences.
(And I will try to do a better job of proofing my e-mails.)
Robert Edwin Anderson
May 18, 2009
Marcy and Family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mother. I only so her on a few occasions, but I remember her and your famter attending different school activites, such as class plays and "Back to School Night". I also remember her music when my family and I visited A&M Christian Church. I believe the last time was when your parents and Celia sat across the aisle from me on the train from North Zulch to Dallas to attend the 1963 Cotton Bowl game.
Please accept my condolences.
Dave McNeely
May 16, 2009
She was a wonderful person. She had a knack for relating to younger kids as though they were adults, and always had a great smile and sense of humor.
When I was in my mid-teens, and perhaps my best female friend was Sara Phyllis Goode, I spent a lot of time at the Goode's house.
It was a time when, deservedly, a considerable number of folks had dismissed me as a juvenile delinquent who wouldn't amount to much. Yet Mrs. Goode believed in me, and encouraged me, and treated me like I had some good instincts, smarts and spunk. I am not sure that she ever knew the degree of her importance in my life, but it was large at a critical time.
I was fortunate enough to see her several times after I left College Station. She was always interested, spunky and wonderful.
May 15, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this time.
- Libby & Russell Dempsey
Sonja, Ruby and Terry
May 14, 2009
The girls in the Call Center at UTC will miss Mrs. Goode's soft spoken voice. She always had something encouraging to tell when she called.Our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Warren Wagner
May 14, 2009
Julie,Celia,Marcey,Sara Phyllis,and everyone else:
About 2 months ago I called Sara June and we had a good visit. We touched base on family stuff and how well everyone was enjying what they did.
we talked about this time in our lives when we can look back at where we've been and enjoy the view.
For a brief time we lived across the the street on Lawyer and when I needed a new perspective as a rebellious or angry teenager; I always knew I could wander over for a visit with Sara June and get a cup full of help and maybe Julie would be there too.
Sara June was a great sounding board and listener and so full of wisdom for me.
Sara June and my Mother were also good friends so it looks like they can catch up amd compare notes.
I know she will be missed in so many ways by all of us. She has a very special place in my heart too.
Our Love, Warren Wagner and family
Nancy Adams
May 14, 2009
Sp sorry to hear about your mom passing. She was truly a lady and loved people. I will remember the parties in her home while growimg im this commumity. All you are in my prayers.
John Miller
May 14, 2009
It was a great privilege to have known Sara
and to have worked with her husband,
Phillip, when he was City Judge for College
Station.
She lived an exemplary life.
My condolences to all the family.
Arthur Velasco
May 14, 2009
My condolences to the Goode family. My thoughts and prayers
are with you and the family at this time of loss of a Dear
woman !!
Ann Behrends
May 14, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Sara June's passing. I always enjoyed her children's sermons, sometimes probably more than the children did. She will be missed. My condolences to all the family.
Linder Jones
May 14, 2009
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great supporter of KAMU and the community. Please know that we as well as the community will miss her dearly.
Please except our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
KAMU Family.
Bob Hayes
May 13, 2009
Mamaw was one of God's angels that helped me along the way to becoming the man I am today. She fed me, gave me work, acted as a reference and a mentor all through my high school and college years. I love all of Quinn's family but Mamaw was definitely one of my most favorite people in all of College Station. I could never begin to thank her enough for her generosity and caring. She will be greatly missed.
Miriam (Shepard) Alderete
May 13, 2009
I'll always remember working in the law firm during high school. Mrs. Goode was such a wonderful lady and a pleasure to be around. She had such beautiful handwriting and I'll always remember how fast she could type using just her index fingers! Thinking of her brings a smile to my face. My prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Ann Hawkins
May 13, 2009
To all "the girls": Our families were entwined with love for each other. I loved both your folks. You were lucky to have them for a long time. Ann Elkins Hawkins
Jan Loveless
May 13, 2009
Julie Goode Click was one of my best friends through school, and I spent much time at the Goode home. Mrs. Goode always welcomed me as though I was one of her own daughters. Her intelligence, wit and smile, along with her organizational skills, inspired me during a time when many of our mothers did not work outside the home. When I visited College Station decades later, most recently as a grandmother myself, I loved knowing that Mrs. Goode was still going strong, inspiring new generations of kids. I'm so grateful to have shared the earth with her.
Bev Benn
May 13, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Sara many years ago when we worked in the same building. She was always a very sweet lady who I admired very much. She talked about going shopping with her children and grandkids and I could see it was a very special thing for her. I admired and respected her very much.
May your memories be with you always.
May 13, 2009
Celia -
Although I only met your Mother a couple of times during my early days in the title industry, I felt like I knew her personally through you and your stories about her. What a wonderful strong lady she was and an inspiration to all!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Becky Cotton-Osmon
Micki Baudoin
May 13, 2009
Celia and Dr. Bill,
I am sending my love and sympathy during your time of grief. May your mother's legacy bring you comfort.
May 13, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a joy & delight and loved by so many.
My love in Him,
Locke (Wade)Pachall
CAROLYN ALLEN
May 13, 2009
Julie,
My heart and prayers are with you during this time. What a wonderful life your mother had, you are truly blessed.
Hugs, Carolyn Allen
J L (Jim) Scherff
May 13, 2009
Mrs Goode was always pleasant and congenial during our business-related telecons. She was a gracious lady.
Condolences to her family.
Beverly Borders
May 13, 2009
Celia,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was so amazing. If I could leave the mark on this earth that she has left, my life goal would have been accomplished. God Bless You!
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