IN LOVING MEMORY
Theresa Phillips-Goode Sunrise Dec. 20, 1960
Sunset July 21, 2016
Ser v ice Saturday August 6, 2016 @ 2PM Viewing: 1PM - 2PM Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels 2315-19 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132
Obituary Theresa Phillips Goode was born on December 20, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA to Fredrick and Alice Phillips. She was the youngest of eight children. Three brothers Jessie Phillips, Nathaniel Phillips (Preceded her in death) and John Henry Phillips (Preceded her in death). Four sisters Lizzie Mae Taylor (Preceded her in death), Shirley Phillips, Susan Penn, and Willa Mae Washington. She was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System until the tenth grade. She then chose to attend Job Corp which she received many scholorships. She began to use her God given talent and attended Gordon Phillips Beauty School for Cosmethology and became very active in doing hair. She was the family favorite beautician and also had clients that would travel all the way from Africa to get them good good braids. In 1980, Theresa bore her first child Richard Goode Jr in which she instantly fell in love with being a mother. In the following years she gave birth to four more children, Fatima in 1983, Alice in 1985, Leon in 1989, and Shynita in 1991. Theresa loved to play games and spending quality time with her Children. She use to have spelling bees, math battles, and our favorite boxing matches for candy. Which ultimately made her children very competative. She was known as the candy lady to everyone. In 1995 Theresa had a major set back but in 1998 she had a humongous come back, when she brought her first house. By 2002 she was packing up a uhaul truck to move her family to New Bern, Nc. In 2004, Theresa decided to go back to school for her GED. She received her GED in 2005 and decided to continue her education at Craven Community College in NC where she majored in Social Work. In 2006 she fell ill and had to have surgery on her back and once again was given a fresh start at life. In 2008 she decided to move her family back to Philadelphia,PA to be with her 2 oldest children. In March of 2013 She married her childhood sweetheart and father of her children Richard Good Sr, whom she knew since she was 10. She was a loving person who did anything and everything for anyone within and beyond her means. By 2014 she had 5 grandchildren who were the apple of her eyes. When she was surrounded by her grandchildren she was in her glory. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Richard Sr, her 5 children, Richard Jr., Fatima, Alice, Leon,and Shynita. 5 Grandchildren Zybria, Ahmair, Zah-Harian, Jayveon, and Maven. 1 brother and 3 sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Order of Service Off iciating Minister Calvin E. Kelly Music Ta Processiona l Minister and Family Hymn of Comfort Tywina Penn Script ure Old Testamment Psalms 100 Read by Willa Mae Washington
New Testament Hebrews 18:5 Read by William Phillips Jr.
Prayer of Comfort Charlot te Jef ferson Solo Diane Shor ter Remarks Ack nowledgement of Cards and Telegrams Alicia Abbot t Obit uar y William Washington Selection Sharee Mann Eulog y Calvin E. Kelly Fina l View ing Alfonso Funeral Chapels Recessiona l
Letters/Poems Dear Grandma, You were my grandmother, mom, support system, person to cry to and my everything. You helped to raise me since I was a baby. I love you with all my heart. You taught me how to read, write and learn. You taught me that no one is perfect and that everyone makes mistakes. You taught me that i am my own person and to be a leader, not a follower. You taught me that family is everything. you taught me to watch my surroundings and you have to know them. You taught me that everything wont go my way. You taught me that I can’t trust just anyone and to watch my back. You taught me to trust in God and to count my blessings and you taught me that God is always there when you need him and he will take care of you. Grandmom I love you so much. You just left me to soon but God wanted one of his angels home. — Love always Mani
Hey Mommy, I love you my beautiful queen. You were my everything and will always be. You have taught us so much. The one thing that I will always remember is you telling me to be me no matter what anybody thought. Mom you had a big heart and you loved everybody. You are an amazing woman. I thank god for giving me you as a mother because you taught us how to be tough and always to love. Mommy you have no more pain or stress so I’m content. I will always miss you, but I know god needed you. Your memory will forever live in me. Thank you for accepting my son without a question. You at one point was his only grand mom so I thank you. Mom I’m going to miss our laughing sessions. Ahmair said he will always be your Molly! Mom we love you Our Queen Rest Well! — Your Cry Baby Ollie
Hey Mom, I love u mom and miss your smiling face! I still cannot believe your gone. I’m really holding myself together more than I thought. I will never forget such an amazing woman. You were super mom. You were my hero in many ways. You were the only person I revealed private information to because my secrets were safe with you. You were the only person in thIs world we live in that understands me. My heart shattered seeing you breathless lying on the floor. Mom I wanted you to wake up so bad. I still want that miracle to happen. I am really proud of you mom. You told me so many times you were proud of me, now it’s my turn. Mom you have overcome so many things. Violation, abuse, neglect, hospitals , and all other things detrimental to your physical and mental health.Mom I have cried myself to sleep for the first time in 3 years. I have been heartbroken before from an ex, but mom nothing can hurt me now because I’ve lost you. My heart. When you left this world, every fear I had went away. Because losing you was my only fear in life...and you know... Bugs too. Lol Mom I hate that I will never see your beautiful smile again. I keep thinking about your smiling faces, your silly faces, your silly jokes, mom I even miss your gossip. Mom I know you were tired, you have been trying to prepare us for this day for so long, but we knew. We knew how tired you were of going in and out of the hospital. We knew how tired you were from being in so much physical pain, aching bones, hospital bands around your wrist was nothing new to you for the last 5 years. You fought your battles beautiful soldier, you have your honorary discharge now. I love you so much mom. I could never forget the strongest person I know. — Momzie
Pallbearers Richard Goode
Leon Duff
Jamel Crawford
Darrell Goode
Chris Crawford
Thomas Crawford Jr
Poem I Am Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free
Note oƒ Thanks
We, the family of Theresa Phillips-Goode, wish to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our many family members and friends for your prayers, expressions of sympathy and love shown during our time of bereavement. Repass: Fellowship Hall — 2431 N. 6th St Phila, PA 19133