Cheryll Frances “Francey” Goddard, age 77, of Sardis, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Hartford City, Indiana, daughter of the late Franklin Andrew and Yvonne Daetmyer Jackson.

Mrs. Goddard was a retired schoolteacher having taught in Red Key School and Beallsville High School where she also coached volleyball, softball and served as a cheerleading advisor. She was a member of the New Martinsville United Methodist Church, New Martinsville, West Virginia, where she was very active serving with the United Methodist Women, the choir and volunteered for numerous events.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Charles Rife.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Duane Goddard; a son, Andrew (Jamie) Goddard, of Canal Fulton; a daughter, Allyson Goddard, of Columbus; two sisters, Gay Ann Rife, of Seattle, Washington, and Sharon Jackson, of Connersville, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jalyn (Luke Van Orsdale) Goddard, Drew Goddard, Alex Goddard, Anna Metzger and Olivia Metzger; and several nieces, nephews, family members and dear friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contribution may be made to New Martinsville United Methodist Church, 10 Howard Jeffers Dr., New Martinsville, WV 26155.

Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Sardis.

Sympathy expressions maybe left at grisellfuneralhomes. com.