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Susan Lee Gooden

Susan Lee Gooden, 60, beloved daughter of Robert and Betty Gooden, passed away on April 24. She was a 1977 graduate of John Dickinson High School and worked at Elwyn Institute and the DuPont Experimental Station. Susie was a longtime member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and helped teach Sunday School for years.

She collected postcards and commemorative spoons and was a huge fan of classic TV shows, Barry Manilow (attended 4 concerts!), John Travolta, George Clooney, Joe Biden, and anything purple.

Susie is survived by her devoted mother, Betty, and brothers Robert, Gary (Susan), and John (Donna), goddaughter niece Kirsten Gooden, nieces Jennifer Loughrige (Steve) and Heather Kennedy, nephews Matt, Andrew, and Bobby Gooden, along with great-nieces and nephews Shannon, Mattilynn, Brooke, Cole, Taylor, and Colton.

Special thanks to the staff at Manor Care Pike Creek for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1301 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1301 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. A celebration of Susie’s life will be held once it’s safe to gather.

Condolences

    Mitch Hill writes,
    John and your entire collective families, I am so sorry to learn of your sister Susie's passing. God has called her home and may our faith keep us strong knowing that we will all be together again one day. God Bless!
    04/25/2020 06:57 am
    Nancy Bahr writes,
    My heart is broken as I read about the passing of Susan. I had the honor of knowing her and her mother, Betty for a few years at Manor Care. We visited so very often across the hall or in the lunchroom. Susan has such a quick wit and a beautiful smile! Love to the family and especially to her devoted mother, Betty. Love, Nancy Bahr
    04/25/2020 08:13 am
    Ed Woodring writes,
    Whenever I would visit Susie, whether it was in the home where she grew up or more recently in Manor care, it always amazed me as to how serene she was, even though she had reason to be miserable and grumpy. I think her serenity was a tribute to the much love her family would show her every day. She was so lucky to have them, and they were so lucky to have her. God bless you Susie.
    04/25/2020 12:03 pm
    Megan and Bob Brozek writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to the entire Gooden family.
    04/26/2020 01:11 pm
    Janet L (Muhlena) Hall writes,
    Aunt Betty, our family is saddened by the news of Susan's passing. Our deepest sympathy and God Bless your family.
    04/26/2020 05:56 pm
    Ken Adams writes,
    John, Pamela and I are so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
    04/27/2020 01:41 pm
    Yolanda Brown Bereavement Coordinator writes,
    Betty, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of the past. With heartfelt sympathy The Staff of Heartland Hospice.
    04/29/2020 01:23 pm
    Elsie and Russell Craig writes,
    We send our condolences to Susan's family and friends - fond memories of her as a youngster at St. Stephen's.
    05/26/2020 03:54 pm

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