Alma Joyce Goodrich

Alma Joyce Goodrich, 84, of Green Cove Springs, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2019.  Joyce was born May 20, 1934 in White Oak, Tennessee to parents, Lloyd and Louetta Lester.  She was a long-standing member of The First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs, where she spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher and served as an Elder.  She was also very active in the Women’s Club of Lutz, FL during her residence there, and as part of the Junior Women’s Club of Green Cove Springs, FL.  She took pride in raising her 3 children and in volunteering with the PTA in the school system. She loved her children and grandchildren beyond compare, spending much time cooking and crafting with them, and assisting them with school projects and learning.  She especially loved watching and keeping up with her grandchildren in their sporting activities and cheering on her beloved Florida Gators. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Louetta Lester.

She is survived by her husband, Julian Irvin Goodrich; sisters, Ruth Hughes (Lamont) of Union, OH and Betty Bartle (Gene) of Lawrenceville, IL; children, Leslie Shepherd (James) of Ft. Myers, FL, George Goodrich (Susan) of Green Cove Springs, FL and Carrie Dugan (Derek) of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Andrew and Brandon (Leslie); Kara, Jamis, and Angela (George); Jacalyn and Dominic (Carrie); and 4 great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel.  Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Green Cove Springs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 with Reverend Mark Hults officiating.  A procession and interment will follow at Springbank Cemetery.