Patricia Quinerly-Goodwin Obituary Sunrise - May 25, 1922 Sunset- Sept 5, 2020 Lovingly known as Mommy, Ma-Ma-Ma, Aunt Pat, Sister Pattie, Mother Goodwin; Patricia (Maggie-Lee) Quinerly-Goodwin was born to the union of Elizabeth Belle Hunt and Junius Quinerly Jr., in Pitt County, NC. She was the 2nd Child and oldest daughter of 10 children born of that union, 8 of whom have predeceased her: 3 Sisters; Evelyn, Juanita, and Prudie, and 5 brothers; Jesse-Ray, Melvin, Fielding, James and John-Wesley. Widower Junius Quinerly Jr. brought 5 children into the marriage, all of whom have predeceased Pattie; Priscilla, Sam, Lloyd, Ollie-Ruth, and Hosea. Pattie Quinerly grew up in Jumping Run Freewill Baptist Church in Grifton NC, where she accepted Christ and was baptized as a young girl. As the oldest girl child, she found herself adapting to household and childcare duties at a young age, and so her heart for children and young people was developed early on. She received her education in Pitt County NC, and graduated from Adkin High School in Kinston NC in 1942. She moved to Washington DC after graduation and there, during WWII, she joined and became active in Meridien Hill Baptist Church as a young adult. She also attended and graduated from Just's School of Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. In 1944 she met William Gary Goodwin, and they were married on June 25th, 1945. They started their life together in Pittsburgh Pa. From that union was born 5 daughters, and she began planting and nurturing seeds of faith and love, always guiding, encouraging, and championing her girls for the greater good. William preceded her in death in 1979. She leaves to cherish her memories loving and devoted daughters, Cheryl, Patricia, Gwendolyn, Jacquelyn, and Camille, a loving Goddaughter, Francenia Williams; Adoring Granddaughters Jamila M. Goodwin, and Shannen E. Porter; beloved brother Joseph Quinerly; dear sister-in-law Doris Quinerly; very special care givers and friends who became like family including: Stephanie Dryden, Kia Gordon, Jessica Boykin, Michelle Goins, Rochelle Ware, Judy Rodriguez, and a family of "honorary" great-grandchildren, and their parents lovingly known as the "Douglas Krew"; a legend of loving nieces and nephews who really and truly loved their "Aunt Pat"; and a host of family and friends including God-grandchildren Dennis Grimes and Denise Grimes; a prayerful spiritual family at New Berean Baptist Church and partners in prayer at New Smyrna Gospel Church, who never failed to keep her lifted in prayer during the winter season of her life, and finally, the countless children and lives she touched with her heart of love, faith, hospitality and compassion. Patricia Quinerly Goodwin leaves a lasting legacy of love.