Mildred Arlene Goodrich

October 3, 2019

Mildred (Millie) Arlene Redmon Goodrich , 91, born January 26, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, died October 3, 2019 – Franklin, Tennessee Pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Jack B. Goodrich; brother Lloyd Redmon; mother Vera Magness Redmon and father Wm. L. Redmon. Survived by daughter Gail L. Goodrich Harwood (Everett Harwood) of Glen Allen, VA; son Jack W. Goodrich of Murfreesboro; son David L. Goodrich (Susie); grandson Timothy D. Goodrich (Katie) of Raleigh, N.C.; grandson Daniel J. Goodrich of Franklin. Millie spent her early years in Keltonburg, Tennessee, moving to Nashville with her family at the age of 8. She graduated from East High School where she was elected prom queen. Millie and Jack married in 1946 after his return from the war in the Pacific. In 1950, they relocated to Murfreesboro to raise their family. They were charter members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Millie was active with her United Methodist Women group, supporting her children’s school and sports activities, and was talented at cooking, gardening and sewing. She especially treasured friendships and was fortunate to have many near life-long friends. She loved traveling to destinations such as Hawaii and Europe. Millie and Jack actively supported Vanderbilt University and attended many sporting events together. Services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 8 at 1:00 pm. The Reverend John W. Vaughan officiating. Visitation will precede the service, starting at 1200 pm. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro or to Murfreesboro Habitat for Humanity (designated for “the house that Jack built”). Arrangements are under the direction of Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.