Katherine Thompson Goldstein

Goldstein Katherine Thompson Goldstein, age 93, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. Katherine was born in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee on September 11, 1920 to the late Anthony Herbert and Charlie Nina (Manlove) Thompson. The Thompson family home, built by her father, is on the National Register of Historic Places. In her early teens, she lived in Toledo, Ohio, later moving to Columbus and attending East High School. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church for many years, and a faithful member of Rock of Faith Baptist Church for more than thirty years. She was an employee of the Mattlin family for over fifty years. Katherine was a kind, gentle soul with a sweet smile. She loved the Lord, praying and reading her Bible daily, completely trusting His Word. She was a hospitable person, an excellent cook and loved her family. Active for many years with the Livingston Avenue neighborhood association. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her children Charles William Goldstein, Jr., and Jackey Goldstein, brothers Hubert, Edward, Herman, and Hershel Thompson, sisters Emma Crockett, Elizabeth Hopson, and Myrtle Nesbitt Simpson. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (John) Gatewood; sister, Neoma Higgins; sister-in-law, Barbara Thompson; grandchildren, Nikki, Tony, Atiba, Shawn, Serron, Lajauna, Eric, Mahalia, Charles III, Kwesi (Janelle) and Dedan (Amrit); a host of great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and extended family, including Jane and Richard Mattlin. Visitation 9:30 a.m. and Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Rd. Pastor Bob Duckens officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements entrusted to BROOKS-OWENS Funeral Service.