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Shirley Goodson Obituary

SHIRLEY GOODSON "CATHEY" GRIFFITH/ HAMMOND, IN
Shirley Cathey Goodson, age 57, of Griffith, formerly of Hammond, went home to her Lord and Saviour on Monday April 15, 2013 after a courageous battle against a terminal illness. She is survived by her mother, Rev. Shirley Goodson; one daughter; Tracie (Carlos) Hernandez; one son, David (Marchea Boyd) Fox; four grandchildren; Sierra, Carlos, Ryan, and Malayzia; one sister, Lisa Goodson; three brothers: Randy (Sue) Goodson, Gary (Cheryl) Goodson, and Ricky (Joreen) Goodson; a nephew; numerous nieces; and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three precious angels: Jason, Crystal, and Kellie Fox; her father, Kenneth M. Goodson in 1997; and brother, Kenneth D. Goodson in 2007. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from the Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue (Hessville), Hammond with Pastor Wanda Suttles officiating. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday April 19, 2013 at Bocken funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cathey was a lifetime resident of the Calumet Area. She was employed at Hospice of the Calumet Area for the past five years. Cathey took great pride in her profession as a compassionate Hospice Palliative Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, had a crazy sense of humor, and always had to be color coordinated. She was devoted to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Cathey was a loving mother, "Nana", daughter, sister, and dear friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cathey's memory may be made to the family. For more information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844- 1600 or visit us at: www.bockenfunerals.com

Published by The Times from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2013.
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my grandmother Shirley "Cathy/nana" was and still is a great woman. As we're all crying for her she is smiling, while watching over
us. She is smiling because she
knows she is loved dearly, always. Praise God she no longer has to
suffer. We love u! :-):-)

malayzia fox

May 4, 2013

There are so many memories that I cherish of u...that I feel selfish because I'll never have any more to look for. So many times u lifted me up when nobody else could.I LOVE U SO MUCH.

Marchea

May 4, 2013

Our deepest condolences goes out to the family in this tough time of sorrow. She is out of pain and in the open arms of our great Lord in the Heavens above. She has touched many souls and will not be forgotten. RIP Shirley.

Daniel & Rose Ann Colon

April 21, 2013

R.I.P. Family sticks together through thick and thin.

John Kovacik

April 18, 2013

Rip

lynn king

April 18, 2013

Sending my love from Wilmington NC sorry to hear bout Cathey

John Goodson

April 17, 2013

Mike,Ariel and kids Goodson

April 17, 2013

Gone to soon ! But will never be forgotten . Cathey was a women who showed care and compassion in her job as a home healthcare nurse. Thank you for caring for my father-in-law. He truly thought you was the greatest! And he was Right. You was a great sis-in-law and I will always remember the fun goofy times we had together.And how u loved my homemade fudge. LOL ! R.I.P. Cathey Love Ya.
And to the Family take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian 'Angel'to watch over you. so sorry for your loss.
Barb Joyner & Family

Barb Joyner

April 17, 2013

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