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Melinda Goff Obituary

Melinda Ann (Clark) Goff SUMMERVILLE - Melinda Ann (Clark) Goff, 47, of Summerville, wife of Brendan G. Goff, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Hospice of Charleston in Mount Pleasant. A gathering of friends and family will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, July 24, 2015 from 1 o'clock until hour of service. Memorial services will begin at 2 o'clock PM. Melinda was born on January 3, 1968 in Charleston, SC daughter of the late Clyde R. Clark and Patricia (Dangerfield) Lemieux (John) of Moncks Corner. She graduated from Berkeley High School, Class of "86". Melinda enjoyed playing pool, doing puzzles and playing BINGO. Most importantly she loved her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren. Surviving in addition to her husband Brendan of 27 years are: one daughter: Kristina M. Brooks (Chris) of Summerville; two grandchildren: Nathan A. Brooks and Morgan M. Brooks; two sisters: Sonya & Cynthia Clark; one brother: Kevin Clark (Lisa); father and mother in law: Brendan, Sr. and Bridget Goff; brother in law: John Goff (Monica); one sister in law: Sylvia Budzinski (Fred); brother in law: Robert Goff and his wife Renee who was Melinda's dearest friend since middle school; several nieces and nephews who she loved as if they were her own. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MDA of Charleston, 29 Leinbach Drive, Suite B4, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2015.

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Kerrie Mitchum

August 4, 2015

Kristina and family, we just saw this about your Mom. We are so very very sorry to hear of her passing. Please know Coach Mitchum, J, Ben and I think of you often and fondly, and are hurting for you right now. Please let us know if we can do anything at all for you and your family. We love you!

July 28, 2015

Dear Brendan and Family, I am sorry for your great loss.. I am thinking of you all and wish we all lived closer so we could be there for you in your time of need
Love and Peace to you
Your cousin Christi, Ann Arbor Michigan

Susan Hatch

July 25, 2015

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Melinda's family and friends. Rest in peace Melinda.

Margaret Gordon

July 24, 2015

Although you may not personally remember me but I took care of Mrs. Goff's father. What a joy he must be having in heaven with her. My thought and prayers are to all her family and friends during this time.

Mark Lane

July 23, 2015

My condolences to all the family. Though it's been a few years, I have nothing but good memories. The Goff's are good people and great family. God bless.

Tricia Lemieux

July 23, 2015

My dearest daughter,Melinda.My heart is broken,I miss you so much,but I can see you walking the golden streets of Heaven,running,singing,you are pain free and whole again.Knowing that makes me happy.I thank God for the time that you were with me here on Earth,and I know that because of the blood of Jesus,I will see you again.You were so brave,you fought the good fight,you showed others your beautiful smile,every day.Until we meet again my sweetheart.Love,Mom

Ed Rhodes

July 22, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jessica Beckett-Driggers

July 22, 2015

My condolences to your family. You all will be in my prayers. God bless

William Turner

July 22, 2015

So sorry for your loss,Melinda was like a sister to me and will never be forgotten!!

William Turner

July 22, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

HENRY THORNE

July 22, 2015

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CINDY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OUR WITH YOU IN YOU TIME OF GRIEF

Lynn Dobson

July 22, 2015

My prayers are with the entire Clark and Goff families and I know God will watch over everyone. I am so sorry for Melinda.

Judy Bailey

July 22, 2015

TO PATRICIA AND ALL THE FAMILY MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL AND HE WILL SUCH A GREAT LOSS BUT SHE IS NOT SICK ANY MORE.PATRICIA I LOVE YOU AND I AM SO SORRY.

Hospice of Charleston Family

July 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Billy Enns

July 22, 2015

I Love You Aunt Melinda. I'll always have a huge spot in my heart for you.

Robbie Wright

July 22, 2015

So sorry to hear about Melinda passing. I worked with her but lost touch over the years. Always thought a lot of her and Brendan. I hope God will give the family peace in this difficult time.

July 22, 2015

So sorry gone to soon aunt Jackie and Lee

RUTH BELL

July 22, 2015

To the CLARK family i,m so sorry for your lost she was a sweet girl may god wrap his arms around Patricia i hope you can find peacse just lean on god he will get yiu thru this will be praying for the whole family may god be with you

John McDonough

July 21, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lynn Dobson

July 21, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the entire family.

sylvia and Fred Budzinski

July 21, 2015

We love you and miss you

July 21, 2015

Patricia we are sorry to hear of Melinda's passing she was a loving person May God be with all the family.

Stephanie Goff

July 21, 2015

Melinda, although it has been many years, I will always remember you as a wonderful person with a gentle soul and a kind word for all who became acquainted with you. Rest in peace.

Sara Z

July 21, 2015

I love you aunt Melinda!

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