Obituary
Michele Renee Gooch of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on January 25, 2021, at the age of 50. Affectionately called "Shelly" by her family, Michele was born March 13, 1970, in Lewes, Delaware, and was the daughter of Michael and Denise Gooch. She grew up in Milford, Delaware. After high school, she attended Hampton University, where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Michele had a 28-year career as a programmer at Prudential Financial and most recently at The Vanguard Group in Malvern, Pennsylvania. She was a hard worker known for her warm smile, quiet laughter, and caring demeanor. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Michele. Family time was especially important. She looked forward to holiday and birthday celebrations. The family was always excited to see what delicious dishes and desserts she created. She loved adding special touches to each gathering with her beautiful decorations and fun activities to do together. Each Christmas, family members waited in anticipation for the Gooch and Harmon calendars, especially to see which picture of them was inside. Michele spent hours creating calendars that captured each person's best moments and reminders of the joyful times shared in the previous year. In recent years, Michele enjoyed reconnecting with the members of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Ellendale, where she served as a youth. Faith, and the love and caring of the members, brought her strength during her time of illness. Michele is survived by her parents, Michael and Denise of Milford, DE; sister, Erica of Philadelphia, PA; nephews, Roman and Micah; grandmother, Dorothy Harmon of Ellendale, DE; and a host of loving extended family and friends. Lovingly submitted, The Family
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