Cleopatra Joyce Goodridge Massah

“...Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
-Job 1:21 (KJV)

It is with profound sadness that the Massah, Goodridge, Murray, Garnett, Freeman, Sarmu, Simpson and Brown Families regretfully announce the passing of their beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Cousin. Her peaceful transition occurred after a brief period of illness on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island in Coventry, Rhode Island (USA).

Ms. Cleopatra J. Goodridge was affectionately called “Mama”, “Big Sister”, “Cleo”, or “Oldma”. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Moses Massah; son, Rinsford Goodridge; her mother, Mrs. Johnetta Murray Goodridge; father, Deacon John Edmund Goodridge; and brothers, Gregory Goodridge and John Goodridge.

She leaves to mourn her sudden passing and celebrate her precious life, her beloved and devoted children: Mrs. Joyce “Helen” Green-Freeman (Edwin), Mrs. Vecu Massah-Davis (Moses), Mr. Byron Peters, Ms. Willfemi Sarmu, Mr. Majil “Old-boy” Sarmu, Mr. Chris Massah, Ms. Abigail Massah, and Mrs. Elsie Massah Manu; grandchildren: Hamilton G. “Soyee” Russ, Jr., Franpatra “K2” Goodridge, Chelsea “Leeanda” Peters, Adrian Russ, Marvin Peters, Ellen Maya Sarmu, Betsy Zeniya Wolloh, Sohn Mar Davis, Rinsford Peters, Majil K. Massah, Leangra Peters, and Denzel Teah; great grandson: Landon David-Soyie Russ; siblings: Mr. William R. Goodridge, I (Verida), Mrs. Eliza V. Simpson (Joseph), Ms. Ruby Goodridge, Mr. Clarence A. Goodridge, Ms. Bellie Goodridge, Mr. Edwin Goodridge, and Mr. Isaac Sarmu (Jestina); uncles: Mr. Richmond Goodridge, Sr. and Mr. Uriel Murray (Margaret); aunts: Mrs. Theresa Clinton and Mrs. Florence Beatrice Johnson; former sisters-in-law, Mrs. Williametta Thorpe and  Mrs. Renee Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, loved ones, and friends in the USA and Liberia.

Funeral Service:
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) mandate will be observed. All attendees are required to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing.

Saturday, September 26, 2020
Viewing: 9:00am - 10:00am
Service: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ebenezer Baptist Church
475 Cranston Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
(401) 351-3438

Livestream (begins at 10:00am):
Join via Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087172793?pwd=NFZFa3lpcmRYeVJBRW1GMHlhZGRJUT09

Meeting ID: 890 8717 2793
Passcode: 402014

Interment:
North Burial Ground 
5 Branch Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02904

Repast:
(Contactless, Grab and Go)
375 Broad Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02907

Contacts:
Mrs. Eliza Simpson (Sister) - (718) 978-1653 or (917) 771-7545
Rev. Joseph C. Simpson (Brother-in-Law) - (917) 312-6264
Mrs. Helen Freeman (Daughter) - (404) 536-6339
Mr. Edwin Freeman (Son-in-Law) - (404) 536-6339
Ms. Willfemi Sarmu (Daughter) - (404) 910-7392
Mr. Byron Peters (Son) - (401) 450-8938 or (401) 241-4619
Mr. Majil “Old-boy” Sarmu (Son) - (401) 663-4556
Ms. Bellie Goodridge (Sister) - (401) 780-5722
Mr. Isaac Sarmu (Brother) - (401) 365-8886

Hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott 
55 Jefferson Street 
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888
(800) 760-7718

Hilton Garden Inn
220 India Street
Providence, Rhode Island
(888) 372-3086

Hilton Providence 
21 Atwells Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 
(833) 312-0872