Ruth Goulder

Ruth Garrett Goulder, 89, of Colonial Heights, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Dunlop House. Mrs. Goulder was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Mary Lee Garrett and the widow of Alvin Edward Goulder. Survivors include her son, Robert A. Goulder and wife, Claire of Colonial Heights; three grandchildren, Keith Goulder and wife, Maureen of Chester, Alvin Goulder and wife, Donna of Colonial Heights and Mickey Goulder of Colonial Heights; a great-grandson Andrew Goulder; two sisters, Laura Wrenn of Chase City and Pauline Bristow of Petersburg. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George with the Reverend Dr. Andy Brockelman officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice 3916 South Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805 or to Mount Pleasants Baptist Church 3110 Greenwood Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.