Debra “Debbie” Goodwin Richardson, age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1958 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Don and Anita Goodwin. She was a 1976 graduate of Winston Academy in Louisville, Mississippi. Debbie lived most of her life in Starkville, Mississippi after her ten year residence in New Orleans, Louisiana working for Zapata Gulf Marine Corporation. She worked for Mississippi State University for over 30 years in various departments and was loved by all.
Debbie will always be remembered for her heartfelt radiance, her passionate and playful spirit, those brilliant blue eyes and beautiful smile. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her presence left an effusive energy to shine a light on those she loved. She possessed a tenderness and sweetness that is missed in our world. We will remember her quick wit and big unrestrained laugh and trust she is surrounded in joyful reunion with her brother and parents. May her precious soul Rest In Peace.
Debbie is survived by her son, Adam Richardson of Caledonia, MS; grandson, Mason of Starkville, MS; sister, Beverly Goodwin, of Tuscaloosa, AL; three nephews, Will Goodwin of Nashville, TN, Taylor Silva of New York, NY, and Jake Goodwin of Nashville, TN. She is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Goodwin of Starkville, MS.
To celebrate her life, graveside services will be held at Memorial Garden Park in Starkville, Mississippi on Sunday, July 26th at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in remembrance of the love Debbie had for all children.
Hello I want to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss and would like to share a scripture with the family. It is found at Acts 24:15 which says, “15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Here we see that God, whose name is Jehovah is going to bring our loved ones back to life. This is a time many people look forward to. I hope this message is a source of encouragement for the family.
Dear Adam, Bev, Taylor, Will, and Jake,
I’m reaching across the miles to share in sorrow of losing my cousin Debbie. She rounded out the crazy-silly, free-wheeled loving, ever hard-working, strong-willed, thoughtful giving, singing, laughing, yelling comings and goings at the Goodlife Inn. I send my sincerest love for you this day. Give your life all it asks of you.
XOX, Your cousin Peg