Anna Lee Marshall Goodman

Anna Goodman Obituary

Anna Lee Marshall Goodman, 92, of old Route 11, Dublin, Va., passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, at the home. Born July 10, 1916, in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Marshall and Nancy Mae Addison Marshall. She was also preceded by her husband of 67 years, the Rev. Charlie Hugh Goodman; one daughter, Nancy Lee Goodman; one son, Ellis Melvin Goodman; four brothers, Robert, James, Thomas and Kelly Marshall; and two sisters; Virginia Lee and Inez Smith. She was of apostolic faith. She was a devoted minister's wife for 67 years. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Marie and Gene Keen, of Dublin, and Lois Kathleen and James Lukie Prescott, of Dublin; sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Edna Goodman, of Dublin, and Thomas Samuel "Sammy" and Lana Goodman, of Dublin; 12 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Doris D. Goodman, of Dublin. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Michael Collins and the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill's Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va., at 3:30 p.m. where the family will receive friends prior to Committal Service in the Greenhill's Mausoleum Chapel with the Bishop Dean Livingston officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bower funeralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling arrangements for the family.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anna Goodman

6 Entries

Debbie Stilwell

June 29, 2009

Dear Lois and Sammy and the rest of the family ~ I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing, but know that she is resting now and not suffering. I think of you all from time to time and remember with such love and respect your mom and dad. They were good to Mike and I as we were growing up. They influenced my life and their love for God made an impression on me. I am thankful they were a part of my life and planted that seed in my heart. May you hold to your wonderful memories and find happiness and peace in them. Love and prayers, Debbie Stilwell

GAYNELL COLEMAN

June 28, 2009

DEAR LOIS AND FAMILY,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU BUT I HAVE TO WORK AND COULD NOT GET OFF.I LOVED AUNT ANNIE SO MUCH, I WILL NEVER FORGET HER SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.

Brenda Naff

June 28, 2009

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.

Joanne (Young) Burke

June 28, 2009

Sorry to hear of MaMaw Goodman's (as Trena and Jeffrey used to call her) passing. I know distance has separated us but I have thought of the family often. May God comfort you during this time and know that you'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

bro.sister markham

June 28, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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