Marilyn Jean Goddard Obituary (1938

Marilyn Jean Goddard, 83 of Decatur, IL, formerly of Washington, IL passed away 3:20 PM February 26, 2022 at The Loft Rehabilitation of Decatur, Decatur, IL. Services will be 12 PM, Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Faith Church, 2354 Hollands Grove Road, Washington, IL with Pastor Steve Hart and Pastor Rick Brisbin officiating. Visitation will be 11 AM - 12 PM, Friday at the Faith Church, Washington, IL. Graveside services will be 10 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Faith Church. Marilyn was born June 6, 1938 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Howard Raymond and Esther (Tobias) Kelley. She married John William Goddard September 2, 1956 in Windsor, IL. She had lived most of her life in Washburn, IL, where she supported her husband, John, with coaching LPWHS Cross Country and Track. Survivors include her husband, John Goddard, Decatur, IL; children, Johna (Steve) Hart, Decatur, IL, Gregory (Paula) Goddard, Maricopa, AZ; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Sara) Hart, Winfield, MO, Benjamin (Alisa) Hart, Naples, FL, Andrew Hart, Decatur, IL, Daniel Hart, Chicago, IL, John (Renee) Goddard, Maricopa, AZ, Peter (Katie) Goddard, Buena Vista, CO, James (Rebekah) Goddard, Dacula, GA; great grandchildren, Jacob Hart, Isaac Hart, Abigail Hart, Leah Hart, Noah Goddard, Elijah Goddard, Samuel Goddard, Elijah Goddard, Jacob Goddard, Samantha Goddard, Chance Goddard, and Arrow Goddard. Also surviving are a niece and a nephew, along with many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Joyce Rae Burcham, and granddaughter, Leah Hart. Marilyn had worked for insurance agencies and also as a bookkeeper. She was member of the Faith Church and enjoyed crafting and card making. Marilyn had a prominent role in Walk To Emmaus for many years. Marilyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who loved us all and was always very supportive. She impacted our lives immensely and will be greatly missed.