Ms. Sheila Lynn Goode

Ms. Sheila Lynn Goode, 42, of Fulcher Rd, Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

Funeral services will be held from First Baptist Church of Waynesboro this Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11

a.m. with

Dr. Al Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Ms. Goode was a native of Richmond County and had lived in the area her entire life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesboro and a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. She worked as a massage therapist for Hair Essentials in Evans, Ga. She was a follower of Christ, a loving mother, and a devoted friend to many. She was known for her volunteer work with the elderly and had a heart for helping anyone in need.

Ms. Goode is survived by her son, Michael Scott Neely, and his father, Dennis W. Neely of Augusta; mother and stepfather Wanda and Gary L. Matthews of Murphy, N.C.; father and stepmother, Kenneth L. and Brenda Goode of Aiken, S.C.; sister and brother in law, Michelle G. and Danny Coleman of Hephzibah; brother Joe McCurry of Clearwater, Fla.; half-brother, Jeff L. Goode of Aiken, S.C.; half-sister and brother in law, Thena and Chris Powell of Aiken, S.C.; stepbrother, Gary D. Matthews of Clearwater, Fla., stepsister and brother in law, Tammy and John Zubyk of Tennessee; and many nieces, nephews and a multitude of people whose lives she has touched for the glory of God!

Pallbearers will be Eric Lever, Brad Jones, Daniel Coleman III, Clayton Coleman, John Eric Williams and Mickey Salazar.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 24, from 6 until 8 p.m.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Center for New Beginnings, P.O. Box 1056, Waynesboro, GA 30830

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.