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Katherine GOODWIN Obituary
She was a native of Nansemond County and daughter to the late Charline and Levy P. Newsome Sr.
She was educated in Nansemond County Public Schools. Later she met and married Spincil L. Goodwin and God blessed them with seven children.
She was a member of the Prayer Mission Baptist Church in Smithfield, Va., where her husband, Prophet Spincil L. Goodwin is the Pastor. She was the First Lady for 28 years, served as the President of the Mass Choir, and was a Missionary. She sometimes served as the church musician.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Prophet Spincil L. Goodwin; three daughters, Katherine Pope (Ray) of Franklin, Va.; Nancy Hayes (Jeffrey) of Carrollton, Va., and Darlene Scott (George) of Smithfield, Va.; four sons, Andrew Newsome of Smithfield, Va., Spencer Newsome (Tinisia) of Suffolk, Gilbert Newsome (Charlotte) of Smithfield and Tracy Newsome (LaBonnie) of Hampton; one sister, Isabel Newsome of Carrollton; two brothers, Levy Newsome Jr. (Elaine) of Smithfield and James Williams (Diane) of Chesapeake; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; five sisters-in-law; five aunts; two uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Mt. Lebanon C.O.G.I.C officiated by the Rev. Ronald Goodwin and Pastor Larry Gray, Eulogist. Interment will be in Christian Home Cemetery in Windsor, Va. Crocker Funeral Home, Inc., is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine GOODWIN
Cynthia Williams Fordham
January 10, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please contact us if there is anything that we can do. With love and deepest sympathy.
Aunt Ola, and cousins Jerome and Cynthia
Philadelpha, PA
Tracy Bowser
January 8, 2010
Sorry to hear about your lost. Our prayers are with you. Tracy Bowser & Family
Sharon Newsome
January 8, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
James & Cheryl Wells
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elder Miles Jordan, Bridge of Life Christian Fellowship Church
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sherry Atkins
January 7, 2010
Mrs. Katherine was and always will be a Jewel. When I first met her she made me feel like one of the family she told me to always "trust God"...that he would never fail me...she was right and I know she is smiling down on each and everyone one of us !! May God continue to bless each and everyone of you.
Jackie and Greg Green
January 7, 2010
To the Newsome Family (Spencer/Tinisia)
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May your memories bring you comfort and peace...
In deepest sympathy
Deacon and Deaconess Green FGKC
Lucy Bailey Wayno
January 7, 2010
Dear Bishop and family & Peggy and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Katherine. She was such a beautiful Christian lady that we were so bless by God to have graced our lives . She always let the light and love of our dear Savior shine through her and her kindness was evident to all who knew her. I know your loss is so very deep but there is no pit so deep that Jesus is not deeper still. Precious to God is the death of one of his saints. Remember a 1000 years is but a day in God's kingdom and Katherine won't have to wait but a few moments in time to see you all again but it will be longer for us. Keep the faith. Trust In Jesus and lean not unto thy own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths. What to you all seems like a Sunset on her life is but a glorious SUNRISE in Heaven and a beautiful beginning for her for all eternity as she meets for the 1st time the very ONE who loved and died for her so she could past from death unto LIFE. This is what Christianity is all about. HOPE and The knowing that you know for sure that you are going to heaven to be where Jesus Is. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time of grief. Love in Christ, Lucy Bailey Wayno (pharmacy tech- Farm Fresh)
January 6, 2010
Sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you. I know how much Katherine love each and everyone of you and she will always be with you.
Love Peggy,Charles and Carl
January 6, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family, I know how much she love each and everyone of you. She will always be with you. She will be missed by all who knew her, she loved the Lord and will play the piano for him.
Love Peggy,Charles, and Carl
Rosa Holmes-Turner
January 6, 2010
My prayers are with you Spencer and the family.
Rosa Holmes-Turner
Phyllis Mace
January 6, 2010
May GOD bless you in your time of sorrow. Mrs GOODWIN and I went to dialysis together she will be missed very much.
Phyllis Mace
Marie Johnson
January 6, 2010
Spencer, sorry to hear about your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Russell & Peggy Bailey
January 6, 2010
We are really saddened to read of the passing of mrs katherine.we already miss her loving an kind spirit and that beautiful smile as we never saw her without.
She and I always talked about playing the piano because that was both of our desires.She learned and I am still trying,We have lost A wonder ful woman and the Almighty has received the same.
Continue to look to the hills from where ypur help comes .He's always there
Smithfield High School Class 1983
January 6, 2010
To Spencer and Family:
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We, the Class of 1983, pray that you and your family will be encouraged and strenghten during your bereavement. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Smithfield High School Class of 1983
Smithfield, Virginia
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