Nora Lee Goodman

Mrs. Goodman was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023. She was born to Shirley Mae Porter-Barrett and Cora on February 02, 1955.

Nora was from Franklin, VA but a residence of Portsmouth, VA. She was a loving mother of two, Joshlyn Goodman-Whitehead (Yvette) of Portsmouth, VA and Alburt Goodman III (Man) of Houston, TX; grandmother to Dontario T. Goodman of Chesapeake, VA; Donnisha T. Goodman of Portsmouth, VA and Joshlyn K. Whitehead of Portsmouth, VA; great-grandmother to Demari J. Goodman and Chance A. Goodman, both of Portsmouth, VA; a fiancé / special friend Marshall E. Owens and two extended daughters, Kashina McGuire and Tongela Outten, all of Portsmouth, VA. Lastly, Nora was a loving soul to a host of family and friends.

Preceding her death are her mother, Shirley Mae Porter-Barrett; her husband, Little Albert Goodman and extended daughter Tongela Outten.

Nora graduated from Hayden High School in 1973. She also graduated from Kee’s Business College in 1983. She held several titles such as Mail Clerk, Data Entry Clerk, and Certified Nursing Assistant. She retired from Sales Management in 2016.

Mom, you were always a loving mother and a strong woman that loved your family and friends. You taught us how to be independent and you always made a way out of no way. You gave advice and even cussed us. You were sometimes feisty, but very loving at the same time. You not only loved us, but you loved everyone that came into your existence. You would do anything to help anyone. You loved everyone’s children as if they were your own. You definitely, didn’t play about the babies. We love you mom and you will never be forgotten. You fought a long and hard fight. You’re no longer suffering. Although, we wanted you to stay longer, God had other plans for you. Mom, continue to rest peacefully in God’s arm. Until we meet again: WE love you and we will forever miss you. Continue to watch over your family. Thru us, your legacy will carry on.