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Myrtle Goode Obituary

GOODE, Myrtle C., 94, of Powhatan, Va. affectionately known as Polly, peacefully transitioned on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth B. Goode; and devoted cousin, Deaconess Alberta G. Watson (Mickey). She leaves to cherish her memory a host of relatives and friends, among them devoted, Deacon William Watson Jr., The Watson Family, Portia, Dustin, Benjamin Pace, Crystal and Ciera Taylor, and Louise Jasper.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Goode Family cemetery, 3901 Maidens Road, Powhatan, Va. (across from First Antioch Baptist Church). Dr. William Watson, III, officiating. Arrangements by the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 2 to Jun. 7, 2024.

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Rev. Dr. Caroel L. Selby & Dea. Jacqueline Selby.

May 27, 2025

Just a great Christian Lady! God Bless!

Carolyn Berry

June 5, 2024

Sorry for your lost, my prayers goes out to the family.

Judy Brown

June 3, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Hening

June 3, 2024

Polly was a dear friend to the Hening family have many good memories of Polly. She will be truly missed. Prayers to the family.

Rev. Dr. Caroel & Deacon Jacqueline Selby

June 3, 2024

Dear Goode Family, we wish to express our condolences due to the loss of sister Myrtle (Polly) Goode. We have fond memories of communion/spiritual visits with her during her Health-Wellness challenges. You are in our prayers.

Baby Sis Margaret W. with fondness

June 2, 2024

Baby Sis, Margaret will truly miss "Polly"! " We had long talks by phone of old times and older relatives!" It was my joy to make you smile as you made me smile" Rest in peace!

Wilbert and Bessie Ware

June 2, 2024

MEALY FUNERAL HOME AND STAFF

June 2, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences and praying for comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.

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3901 Maidens Road, Powhatan, VA

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