Betty Jean Dildy Goodman

Betty Jean Dildy-Goodman, of 201 Bunch Ave., Suffolk, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Gatesville, N.C. and the daughter of Mary L. Dildy of Suffolk, Va., and the late James Edward Dildy.

She was a member of Palm Tree Baptist Church, where she served as president of the missionary and member of the Young Adult Choir and Junior Choir. She received an Associate of Science degree from Paul D. Camp Community College. Ms. Dildy-Goodman was employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Alvin Goodman; two daughters, Juanita Shorter (Antwan), and Alexis Dildy, of Suffolk; four stepsons, Kelsey Clark (Shani), of Richmond, Va., Alvin Goodman and Miles Goodman, of Suffolk, Marcus Goodman, of Portsmouth, Va.; one grandchild, Sydni Shorter; three sisters, Sharon Chapman (Randolph), of Suffolk, Vera Chavis (Donald), of Chesapeake, Va., and Mary Darden, of Forestville, Md.; one brother, James T. Dildy (Joylyn), of Suffolk; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Palm Tree Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Anthony Sommerville and eulogy by the Rev. William Hampton. Interment will be at Langston Family Cemetery. A wake will be Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 from 6 to 7 p.m. Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements.
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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Betty Jean Dildy Goodman, a native of Gatesville, N.C., died on 7 February 2009 in Suffolk, Va. She was a DMV employee, church leader, and Paul D. Camp Community College graduate. She left behind her husband, children, grandchild, and extended family.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Betty Jean Dildy Goodman was held on 12 February 2009 at Palm Tree Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Anthony Sommerville with eulogy by Rev. William Hampton. Interment followed at Langston Family Cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary

Betty Jean Dildy Goodman

Betty Jean Dildy Goodman, of 201 Bunch Ave., Suffolk, died Saturday, 7 February 2009 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Gatesville, N.C. and the daughter of Mary L. Dildy of Suffolk, Va., and the late James Edward Dildy.

She was a member of Palm Tree Baptist Church, where she served as president of the missionary and member of the Young Adult Choir and Junior Choir. She received an Associate of Science degree from Paul D. Camp Community College. Ms. Dildy Goodman was employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Alvin Goodman; two daughters, Juanita Shorter (Antwan), and Alexis Dildy, of Suffolk; four stepsons, Kelsey Clark (Shani), of Richmond, Va., Alvin Goodman and Miles Goodman, of Suffolk, Marcus Goodman, of Portsmouth, Va.; one grandchild, Sydni Shorter; three sisters, Sharon Chapman (Randolph), of Suffolk, Vera Chavis (Donald), of Chesapeake, Va., and Mary Darden, of Forestville, Md.; one brother, James T. Dildy (Joylyn), of Suffolk; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, 12 February 2009 at Palm Tree Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Anthony Sommerville and eulogy by the Rev. William Hampton. Interment will be at Langston Family Cemetery. A wake will be Wednesday, 11 February 2009 from 6 to 7 p.m. Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Betty Jean Dildy Goodman                              |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | Unknown                                               |
| Birth   | Unknown; Unknown                                      |
| Death   | 7 February 2009; Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va. |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship       | Residence               |
|--------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------|
| Betty Jean Dildy Goodman | Decedent           | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Alvin Goodman            | Spouse             | Suffolk, Va. (presumed) |
| Mary L. Dildy            | Parent             | Suffolk, Va.            |
| James Edward Dildy       | Predeceased Parent | --                      |
| Juanita Shorter          | Child              | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Alexis Dildy             | Child              | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Kelsey Clark             | Stepchild          | Richmond, Va.           |
| Alvin Goodman            | Stepchild          | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Miles Goodman            | Stepchild          | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Marcus Goodman           | Stepchild          | Portsmouth, Va.         |
| Sydni Shorter            | Grandchild         | Suffolk, Va. (presumed) |
| Sharon Chapman           | Sibling            | Suffolk, Va.            |
| Vera Chavis              | Sibling            | Chesapeake, Va.         |
| Mary Darden              | Sibling            | Forestville, Md.        |
| James T. Dildy           | Sibling            | Suffolk, Va.            |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Betty Jean Dildy Goodman was a native of Gatesville, N.C.
2. She was a member of Palm Tree Baptist Church.
3. She served as president of the missionary at her church.
4. She was a member of the Young Adult Choir and Junior Choir at her church.
5. She received an Associate of Science degree from Paul D. Camp Community College.
6. She was employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.