Service was held December 13th, 2024, at Logan Temple AME Zion Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Deanne Paulette Gooden, affectionately known as Dee, was born on April 11, 1984, to the parents of Diane Johnson and Paul Willrich. She preceded her dad in death along with her stepfather Joseph Johnson. She was the only child.
Deanne departed this life on November 16, 2024.
Deanne grew up in San Diego and received her formal education from Meade, Chollas, and Grant Elementary. She graduated from Samuel Gompers High School. She later attended Phoenix University.
Deanne accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Deanne was the devoted mother to her pride and joy Jayden. Deanne was his biggest supporter and cheerleader. Deanne was passionate about reading and studying the Word of God. She was always eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with others. In her free time, she enjoyed writing songs and singing. She loved to cook and help her mom on several occasions feeding the homeless. Deanne was an active member of the community, volunteering for various causes and organizations. Her son’s disability caused her to get involved and learn about this condition to better help him. This is why Jayden is so successful today. Deanne’s ministry was to help teenagers from broken homes reach their potential in life.
Deanne worked as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at the Veterans Administration. She received many personal awards from patients and her doctors. More than anything Deanne was a faithful mother, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many. She touched lives with her passion, energy, smile, and a word from above. Deanne loved her family deeply.
She leaves behind many beloved family members to treasure her memories and continue her legacy of faith and service, including her precious son Jayden Gooden of
La Mesa, CA, her mother Diane Johnson of Las Vegas, NV, sister Briyana Willrich, aunts; Florine Gildon and Scarlett Henderson of San Diego, CA, and Robbie Jackson of Las Vegas, NV, godmother Genoa Chapman, other mother Debra Newton, special friends; Kimberly Bush, Andre Johnson, and Joseph Johnson, childhood friends; Jazzmine Paire and Albree Lewis, special friend/brother in love Christopher Gooden and a host of family and friends.
She will be missed and her memories will be cherished by all those who knew her.
