Jeannie Goble Sloop - Cremation Society of Virginia

Jeannie Goble Sloop

July 14, 1959 - December 3, 2018

Jeannie Goble Sloop, 59, passed away on December 3, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA.

Jeannie was born in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1959 to her parents, Mable and Frank Joseph Goble, Jr. She graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1977 and received a degree in elementary education from Virginia Tech in 1981. She raised a family of her own in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she lived for over 30 years.

Jeannie loved to teach children as a pre-kindergarten teacher in Norfolk Public Schools for over 20 years. She was a strong advocate for early childhood education and led her classroom theory by the quote from Martin Luther King, Jr: “Intelligence plus character: that is the goal of a true education.” She was loved by both students and coworkers; she brought an atmosphere of patience, compassion, and open-mindedness to every classroom she touched.

Jeannie loved local art, her cat Paige, and being a Hokie. She was a member of Trinity Church who loved God, her pastor, and the sense of community she found there. She will be always remembered for her sweet disposition, her kindness and charity towards others, and her acceptance of all people from all walks of life. These are qualities she passed down in the hearts of her sons.

She leaves behind many broken-hearted survivors including her son, Jacob Sloop and partner Emeline Greer, two sisters Sandra Skroska and husband John, and Marianne Dicken and husband Walter, and two brothers, Mike Goble and wife Robin, and Mark Goble and wife Terri, and Max W. Sloop, Jr. In heaven she joins her parents, Mable and Frank Joseph Goble Jr., and her son, Jonathan Sloop.

Friends and family are invited to remember Jeannie at a service on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12:00pm at Lynnhaven Colony Congressional Church United Church of Christ, 2217 W Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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Jeannie Goble Sloop, 59, passed away on December 3, 2018 in Virginia Beach, VA. Jeannie was born in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1959 to her parents, Mable and Frank Joseph Goble, Jr. She graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1977 and received a degree in elementary education from Virginia Tech in 1981. She raised…

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Der Family, I met Jeannie through our educational sorority, ADK Epsilon. When I joined she was one of the sisters that I immediated bonded with. I taught Kindergarten and at the time she did too. We compaired notes and brainstormed ways to help the students that we served. She was a true advocate for children. She strived to make sure that she could whatever it took to help to make children successul and more importantly for them to feel loved and accepted. As much as she loved and treasured her students, she totally held her family, especially her sons higher than anything in the world. She was so very proud of both her children and suffered so much at the loss of Jonathan. However, I pray that Jacob ylu will know that your mom bragged about you from way back up to the recent on facebook of her love for you and of how proud she was of you. I pray you can hold onto this and allow it to be a comfort. I absolutely believe that Jesus came to your mom and told her that He promised to never give more than we can handle. I trust that He met her where she was and He picked her up in His amazing loving arms and carried her home to heaven. There she is reuniting with Jonathan and ALL the other friends and family gone before. She will be awaiting when God call us! It will be a great reunion at that time. Until then, may you all demonstrate her love, kindness, and other good deeds in your daily lives. Through these actions, her spirit will live on. With prayers od Jesus's peace and comfort to you all. Love, Anne Rainey

I clearly remember the first time I met Jeannie. It was in 1998 and it was my first day as a new teacher at Ocean View. We were at the first faculty meeting for that year and as is usually the case at these meetings we were told to pair of for a "bonding" activity. Being new and not knowing anyone I was feeling a bit awkward but that didn't last long. Before I realized it, this short, cute, curly-haired woman with the biggest smile I'd ever seen was standing in front of me stating, "I'm Jeannie and I'm your partner." In minutes she had me laughing and feeling like I'd known her forever. A great work relationship and friendship began that day and lasted many years. Whenever I saw her whether in the halls or when she brought her kids to the Media Center for class, she always wore that big smile. Watching her interact with her students and witnessing the mutual love they shared was truly a unique experience for me...one I'll never forget. Jeannie was a great influence on so many children it's almost unimaginable. Even today, many of them probably don't even realize the positive impact she had on their lives. Jeannie was a remarkable individual who will be sadly missed in this world but whose wonderful smile will always be remembered.

Oh sweet Jeannie. You were one of the sweetest and caring human I've ever known. You were an angel on earth.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeanie. She was a dear friend and co-worker of mine when I worked at OV. She was a kind heart, listening ear and a genuine friend. I will miss her dearly. I will think of her and smile, knowing that I was blessed enough to have known her. Rest in peace my friend.

Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to her family especially to her son Jacob.

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Jeannie was my friend and co-worker for over 15 years at Ocean View. She was my son’s PreK teacher and he adored her! We shared many afternoons talking about raising boys. I will miss her smile and kind heart but know she is happy to see Jonathan again..

Deeply saddened to hear this news. I worked with Jeanie at Ocean View many years ago. She's the sweetest kindest person and an incredible teacher. She will be sorely missed rest in peace sweet lady.

I am so sorry to hear about Jeannie. I was her next door neighbor when we were in high school. My heart is broken. All my love to mike and mark and family.

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