Beverly James Goodman

Beverly James Goodman obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Beverly James Goodman

Beverly Goodman Obituary

Visit the Hardy and Son Funeral Homes & Cremation - Bowling Green website to view the full obituary.

Beverly James Goodman, 87, of Bowling Green passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 6, 2025.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Roland and Mable Sledge James. She was the wife of the late Donald Lee Goodman and preceded in death by her son, Anthony Goodman and brother, Bill James. Beverly was a beautician for 49 years. She was a member of Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.

Leaving to cherish her memory is her daughter, Krissy Wilkinson (Doug), two grandsons, Brennan Wilkinson (Maura) and Bryant Wilkinson and one great granddaughter, Parker Wilkinson; two sisters-in-law, Pat James and and Sherry Goodman; several nieces and nephews. 

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial at Hays Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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