Sue Ann Goodrich

Sue Ann Goodrich, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born December 15, 1931, in Charlotte the daughter of Jack and Floy (Patrick) Hale. Sue graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950. On May 1, 1950, she married Jerry Edison Goodrich in South Bend, Indiana. Sue’s entire life was spent making sure those around her were cared for to the best of her ability. She adored her family and cherished cooking and caring for each one of them in a uniquely special way. 

Sue and Jerry were members of the First Congregational Church in Charlotte in their younger years. Here she enjoyed fixing the noodles for their yearly bazaar and helping in the kitchen. Later in life, both she and Jerry became members of the Gresham United Methodist Church. They could often be found helping with the turkey dinners and ice-cream socials. Sue will be dearly missed by her cherished family and many friends.

Sue is survived by her children, Rodney Lee (Patricia Ann) Goodrich of Charlotte, Jerri-Lyn Upright of Charlotte, Cindy Lou (Ron Whitcomb) Goodrich of Bellevue; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry; daughters, Gail and Kristi; her siblings, Sallie Schmidt and Charles Rodney Hale; and her parents.

A celebration of Sue’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Chad Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. just prior to the service. Burial will take place at Gresham Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions in Sue’s memory to the Gresham United Methodist Church, 5055 Mulliken Road, Charlotte, MI 48813.

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The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.