Shirley Goodman

Shirley Goodman

Shirley Goodman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 1, 2010.
Shirley Hope Goodman GLADE SPRING, Va. Shirley Hope Goodman, 74, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late George and Barbara Lester. Survivors include her husband, William A. "Bill" Goodman; two sons, Mike Goodman and wife Sherry and Mark Goodman and wife Michelle; four grandchildren, Nikki, Christopher, Lauren, and Rachael; one brother, George Lester and wife Donna. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the Chilhowie United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. David St. Clair officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Westwood Memorial Gardens in Chilhowie. Honorary pallbearers will be James White, Warren "Jr" Martin, Chris Goodman, Dwight Barker, Andy Widener, Rick Doane, Jim Wilkinson, Tony Collins, and Glenn Weller. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

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June 4, 2010

Kampton Clay posted to the memorial.

June 4, 2010

Rhett/Charlotte Sutherland posted to the memorial.

June 3, 2010

Charlie Scott posted to the memorial.

Kampton Clay

June 4, 2010

Mark, I was out of town and I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rhett/Charlotte Sutherland

June 4, 2010

Been out of town and just heard of Shirley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow.

Charlie Scott

June 3, 2010

Bill, We were so sorry to hear about Shirley. I can remember back in the 50's when we used to go on the South Holston in your boat & Shirley loved those outings even before she was Mrs Goodman! Hang in there & be safe on those vehicles you have.
Charlie & Joyce Scott

Leon & Kathy Moore

June 2, 2010

Bill, Mark and Mike - We are so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. There are so many fond memories of our families together while we lived in Chilhowie. She will be greatly missed.

June 2, 2010

"Bill, Mike, Mark, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you in peace and comfort in your time of sorrow..." Eva Bordwine (Saltville, Va)

Eva Bordwine

June 2, 2010

"Bill, Mike, Mark, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you in peace and comfort in your time of sorrow..."

Yvonne/Tim Haga

June 1, 2010

We were very sorry to hear of Mrs. Goodman's passing. All our prayers are for her family and friends.

Retha Doane

June 1, 2010

Bill, Mike, Mark and family, I am so sorry to hear about Shirley. May GOD comfort you all during this time. I send my deepest sympathy. Just hold on to all the memories of being with her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Retha Doane

Carolyn & Richard Beckham

June 1, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 1, 2010

Bill, We were so saddened by the news about Shirley. She was always smiling when she came to see us in the lab at AIM. We will miss her. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Clara, Lisa and Vicki

Judy Martin

June 1, 2010

To the Goodman Family:
My thoughts & prayers are with each of you as you go through this sad & shocking time. Shirley & I had become very close friends and I will miss her very much. She was a special & caring person. She was the mother of my special son-in-law, Mark. May it help all of us to know she is in peace & without pain & in a better place. May God look after each of you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Judy Martin

Matt

June 1, 2010

I'm so sorry. May the Lord provide you a measure of comfort and peace.

June 1, 2010

To my dear friends Bill, Mike, Mark, and families. Please know that Bonny and I are thinking of you all. There are no words. Shirley always seemed to konw what I was thinking before anyone else had a clue. She is part of my fondest memories as you all are. May God bless, comfort, and hold you in his strength.

Alan Copenhaver

June 1, 2010

To my dear friends Bill, Mike, Mark, and families. Please know that Bonny and I are thinking of you all. There are no words. Shirley always seemed to konw what I was thinking before anyone else had a clue. She is part of my fondest memories as you all are. May God bless, comfort, and hold you in his strength.

Sheriff Fred Newman

June 1, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Shirley Goodman. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

June 1, 2010

BILL, MIKE, MARK AND FAMILY,
HOW SAD WE WERE TO LEARN OF SHIRLEY'S PASSING. WHAT A SPARK PLUG THAT GAL WAS. SHE ENRICHED OUR OWN LIVES KNOWING HER. MAY YOUR HEARTS BE AT PEACE KNOWING SHE IS FREE OF PAIN AND ILLNESS,
DICK AND BARBARA S.

June 1, 2010

Dear Goodman Family,

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Shirley. I cherish the memories of happier times past when I used to shop at the Chilhowie store back in the early 60's. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.

Johnnie/Linda Cole
Mechanicsville, Va.

Scott and Claudine McCormick

June 1, 2010

Dear Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott and Claudine McCormick

Albert Blackburn

June 1, 2010

I am so sorry, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cathi Barbrow

June 1, 2010

Mike and family: Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. My mom died in January and I know it is very hard!! Only God can give you peace. If you all need anything or just to talk please give us a call. We are here for you.

Cathi DeBord Barbrow/Family

anne Gilbert

June 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who treasured Shirley, as we did.
She was one of a kind.
Sincerely
Anne Gilbert and Castine Yearick

Mary Andrews

June 1, 2010

Shirley was all ways a jewel to all around her.

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