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Obituary for GOODGION


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 27, 2007

Janice Goodgion, 69, resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 49 1/2 years, Overton "Odie" Goodgion; daughters, Robbie Schamp and husband, Greg of Scottsdale, AZ, Suzie Goodgion of Albuquerque, Debbie Chavez of Albuquerque; son, Eddie Goodgion of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Mary Brumbaugh and husband, Dick, of Glendora, CA, Maxine Nolte and husband, Ronnie, of Wilson, TX, Paula Parson and partner, Debbie Miller, of St. Louis, MO, Terrie Bennett and partner, Renae Phillips, of Lubbock, TX; grandsons, Nick, Alex, Josh and Aaron Chavez; and several other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Eunice Ayers; and brother, Robert J. Ayers. Janice was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Twosom Sunday School Class in Albuquerque. She worked as a Christian Educator at various churches in Albuquerque until retirement. She was very active in the Fellowship of Christian Educators in New Mexico. Janice loved to garden, travel and care for her grandsons. The family would like to thank all the friends who have shown support through cards and prayers over the past four years of her battle with breast cancer. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW. Should friends desire, please make contributions to American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com