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Her Life

Her life

May 28, 2013

(The Life of Mary Francis McLemore-Goodley “Fats”) On January 4, 1956 an adorable little girl was born to the proud parents of Pete McLemore and Tevis Ensley- McLemore. Mary Francis was affectionally called Fat Baby by her Parents later called "Fat's" by all. Fat's was born in Las Vegas Nevada later moved to Los Angeles CA, finally settling in San Bernardino CA where she made her mark. She attended Colton High School and worked as a Home Health Care Provider for many years. Fat's took a journey through life as a reputable in The Town. She always was a person that said what was on her mind and stood her ground when it came to her family. Demonstrating to her younger cousin how to survive in the streets. She was a pillar to our family, ROBUST, full of INTEGRITY, FRONTLINING.......one of many reasons her "Boy Cousins" loved her like no other . "that was FATS" Mary overcame a lot of obstacles in life. Her Uncle Hoseal Johnson began ministering to her where she later began attending Rehoboth Tabernacle Apostolic Church in the City of Riverside CA. Mary received the Gift of the Holy Ghost under the Pastoralship of Myrtle L. Coleman. She served as a door keeper on the Usher Board and assisted with the homeless ministry. Mary Christian life began to soar in the lives of her family. Pastor Coleman said that Mary would use the boldness she had in the world to the Glory of God, which her Aunt Dorothy confirmed. Mary enjoyed Bible Study and the Choir singing. One of her favorite songs "God Specializes" She attended Grace Chapel Apostolic Church refiners class where she graduated in 1999. Mary was a praying woman with her  whole heart. Her desire was to see all of her children, grandchildren and family Saved and filled with the Holy Ghost. She had a gift/ passion for providing to families and children and often opening her doors providing shelter & food from her home. She loved her gospel music and gospel plays "that was Mary" She leaves to cherish her precious memories: Husband Michael Goodley (Married 1994), 2 daughters Rochelle Vasser, Tiana Lacey of San Bernardino CA, 1 son Paul Lacey. 1 sister Ramona Felton 2 brothers James Johnson and Kevin O'Neal 4 step sisters and 2 step brothers 8 grandchildren: Octavia, Resan, Dachanae, Jasmine, lontae, Tyquan, Daniel, Max (Badd), Delija (NaNah) 4 Great-Granchildren Zai'yah,Resan IV (poohder) Rodney Jr and Za'riyah ( Za'riyah was so blessed and honored to spend her first Birthday with her Great-Grandma) Wallace Moore ( Whom she loved as a Brother) Willie Brown (whom she loved as a grandson) Three God Children Chanea Reese,Jerlyn Harris and Winter Frazier