Christine Cecilia Fary Goode, 96, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester.

She was born Dec. 3, 1915 in Gloucester, and was a life member of Salem United Methodist Church. Christine had a long and happy career as a cafeteria manager and bus driver for Gloucester County school system.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lois and Martin Fary; her husband, Raymond William Goode; her brother, Wallace Fary, and her son, Thomas M. Goode Sr.

She is survived by two daughters, Cecilia G. Allmond and Charlotte G. Tomlinson and her husband Chris; her son, Freddie L. Goode and wife Dolores; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

The family received friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Rita L. Staul were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Salem UMC, Gloucester. Interment was in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 11408 Salem Church Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061.