Jeanne Marie (Goddard) Risley

Jeanne Marie Risley, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Gainesville, Georgia, on September 10, 2025, at 4:45 a.m. She was 60 years old.

Born on April 13, 1965, at North Adams Regional Hospital in Massachusetts, Jeanne lived a life marked by love, laughter, and deep connections. She was the cherished mother of Nick and Colin, wife to Scott Risley, who were the pride and joy of her life. She also leaves her beloved mother Sandra Goddard of Pownal, VT. She adored her dogs Bella and Ava, as much as they adored her.

Jeanne was proud to be the first in her family to graduate from college. She started her career at GE Plastics, and following a move to Georgia, worked for IntelliTrans for many years. Her most recent role was as a Logistics Manager for Şişecam, where her hard work, leadership, and compassion for her colleagues left a lasting impression. Outside of her professional life, she found joy in swimming and walking the beach with her closest friends—moments that reflected her love for nature and meaningful companionship. She had a competitive streak and loved board games and games of chance. She also enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, including her favorite television shows: Big Brother, Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Jeopardy.

Jeanne had an unmatched ability to connect with others—her outgoing personality and warmth made it easy for her to form friendships wherever she went. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her kindness, infectious laugh, and the way she lit up every room she entered. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her children, her family, her friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known her.

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Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

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