Marvena Ann "Sis" Goodwin's Obituary
Marvena Ann “Sis” Goodwin, age 68, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 at her home. She was born to Marvin Shoemaker, Sr. and Helen Jean Voss on January 10, 1946 in Hagerstown, Maryland and at age 4 moved to Fairbanks, Florida. A homemaker for her family, in the 1970s, Sis also worked at Woolworths and then 2000 to 2008, as a merchandiser for Golden Flake Snack Foods. She was also a waitress for several years. Sis was a very selfless person and was known to give everyone a hug. She was a member of Ochwilla Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Johnny Goodwin; brother, Pete Shoemaker; sisters, Susan McWaters and Lois (Larry) White; children, Tammy Davis, Ray (Richelle) Davis, Tina Polk, Henry (Christy) Stewart, II and Angel (Rodger) Moore; grandchildren, Jimmy “J.B.”, Katy, Ray, Randy, Ryan, Robby, Tony, Natasha, Samantha, Lacey, Curtis, Renee, David, Kayla, Dixie, Evan, Zachary and Brooklyn and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street, with Pastor Dale Thigpen officiating. Burial will follow in Fairbanks Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 2, 2014, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
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