Edith Phillips Good
of Chesterfield, MO, born November 27, 1928, died peacefully on March 31, 2025, at age 96. She was predeceased by her parents, Alroy and Mildred Phillips and nine brothers and sisters. Beloved wife of Joseph C. Good, Jr. (deceased). Dear mother of Terrance Good, Patricia Good, Susan Hanzlovic (Jack), Laura Laughlin (John) and Kevin Good (deceased). Devoted grandmother of Richard Thornhill (Gillian), Christopher Good, Steven Hanzlovic (Susan) and John Laughlin (Kayla Tan), Thomas Laughlin (Kyle) and Katherine Bearden (Alexander). Doting great-grandmother of Joseph, Mae and Colette Thornhill and William, Walker and Joy Hanzlovic.
Edie was a lifelong resident of St. Louis and graduated from Beaumont High School in the class of 1946. She met her husband, Joe, at Washington University. After raising five children, they traveled extensively and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edie was a longtime Girl Scout volunteer, earning the highest national Girl Scout honor, a Thanks Badge. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, painting, needlepoint, collecting dollhouse furniture and researching genealogy and family history.
And as she always said “You behave, I’ll be Good!”
The family suggests a donation to the Missouri Botanical Garden or charity of your choice.
Services: Graveside service will be held Friday, April 18, 2025 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 at 2:00 p.m.
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Richard Browning says
April 8, 2025 at 8:14 amPatricia for an old friend and employer I’m sorry to read about your mother passing away. I hope you are doing well.