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Alexandria Goodwin Obituary

Goodwin Alexandria "Alex" Leigh Goodwin passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2016. Born December 7, 1995 in Columbus. She graduated from Groveport Madison High School 2014 and was a student at Capital University. Survived by loving parents, Edward (Jennifer) Goodwin and Sara Sherman; brother, Josh (Mariellen) Sherman; sister, Elise Goodwin; nephew, Logan Sherman; grandparents, Charles & Susan Sherman and George & Doris Goodwin; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11, from 4-8 p.m. at O. R. WOODYARD SOUTH CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5684 Groveport Rd, Groveport. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visit www.orwoodyard.com to send condolences and share memories.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 8 to May 9, 2016.

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October 25, 2017

I go to grove port Madison high and i have seen the writing she left on the wall i looked her up all i know was she was amazing, i give condolences to the family, and me and my teacher are going to try to get the brick moved to the new high school,

May 15, 2016

Ed and Jennifer, you both have my deepest sympathy. Stay in prayer and I will keep you both in my prayers.

Rose Mary Billiter

May 13, 2016

Sara, I am Rose Mary Billiter a member of St. Mary's Church Groveport, also a member of the choir and ARS. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We lost our daughter Carrie, 6 years ago and if you wish to talk please feel free to contact me at any time (I know this is really early in your grief) 614-507-6202 or email me. I am the person that sent the message from The Compassionate Friends. This organization has been very very helpful to me and others that have lost their children. Prayers and Hugs. PS: Alex is next to my Carrie at St. Joseph.

The Compassionate Friends

May 13, 2016

Dear Goodwin Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Amber Waters

May 12, 2016

My thoughts are with you all. Alex was such a wonderful friend and a great member of the Sodexo and COSI family. She will be missed immensely.

Amber

david canter

May 11, 2016

My condolences to the Goodwin family.

Dot Lemmings

May 11, 2016

Ed and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time.

Larry Kiesel / Nancy Robison

May 11, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Alexandria during these difficult times.

Carolyn & Tonia Dunson(Dillard)

May 10, 2016

Tonia & I are truly sorry to hear of this great loss to your family. We pray for your peace and healing during this most difficult time.
Carolyn Dunson (Dillard)

Jack and Judi McElhaney

May 10, 2016

She was a very radiant soul.We will forever be grateful that she was in Erin's life. We couldn't have picked a better friend for her. Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Anjii Yarbrough

May 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ed I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you

Cynthia Pugh

May 10, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anne and Neil Riedel

May 9, 2016

May God bless you and give you peace through this difficult and sorrowful time.

Merlin

May 9, 2016

Sara and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers; my heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Merlin

Brad Morgan

May 9, 2016

Prayers

Stacy York

May 9, 2016

Love and prayers for the entire family.

April Diendl

May 8, 2016

Prayers for your family

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1346 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

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