Cheryl Pettiford Gooch Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Cheryl Pettiford Gooch (Lorain, Ohio), born in Oberlin, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cheryl Pettiford Gooch to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Cheryl's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wallace Pettiford and Gwendolyn Pettiford; and her husband John. She is survived by: her daughter Laura; her grandson Jordan; and her siblings, Wallace Jr., Thomas and Stephanie (John). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cheryl's name to Virginia State University at https://giving.vsu.edu.
