Katherine Hagerty Goddard was born September 27, 1942 to Rolla and Dorothy Hagerty of Ottawa, Kansas. She graduated from Ottawa High School. Katherine married John Goddard on October 6, 1988. Katherine retired from working as a legal secretary at the Law Offices of Irl Silverstein in Gretna, Louisiana prior to moving to Ophelia, VA in 1994. She enjoyed crafting with flowers. She was always sure to have a new flower arrangement for each holiday. She was a great baker and enjoyed sharing her baked goods. However, she truly enjoyed the simple things in life. Katherine was predeceased by her parents and 4 of her sisters. June (2013), Sue (2014), Jane (2021), and Sandy (2021). Katherine leaves to cherish her precious memories: Husband, John L Goddard; Sister: Annadell Potts, of Austin, TX; Children: Paul Beebe (Donna) of Abita Springs, LA; Julie (Dwight) Weicht, of Heathsville, VA; Grandchildren: Ashley (Gary) Prescott, Audrey Beebe, Jessica and Cody Weicht; Step-Children: Joy (Bob) Ballenger of Riverside, CA and Beth Goddard of Metairie, LA; Step-Grandchildren: Stephanie Ballenger, and Andrew (Sarah) Ballenger; and 3 Great Grandchildren: Grayson, Hunter, and Remington. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p. m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Currie Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville. Va. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.