Terry Goodwin Obituary
She was born on June 15th, 1949, in Arlington, Virginia to Carl C. Elmore and Urania Elmore.
Terry was a resident of Panama City for over 60 years. Terry was Baptist by faith and grew up as a member of Westview Baptist Church. Later on, she was diligent in her service to the Lord as a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, where she loved to study the Bible and sing as a member of the choir. Terry had a Bachelor of Education degree and taught for many years in the Bay County School system and also taught illiterate adults for several years. Terry loved to crotchet and give her creations of doilies, Afghans and tablecloths away to both family and friends. One of Terry's passions throughout her life was reading novels, as well as reading and studying the Bible. Most people who knew her would never guess that she also earned a Black Belt in traditional Tae Kwon Do. She had a heart to help others and was known for her quick wit and sense of humor.
Preceded in death by Father Carl C. Elmore, and Mother Urania S. Elmore, Brother James "Jimmy" Elmore and Brother Carl E. Elmore.
Survived by her Husband of almost 25 years Johnnie Goodwin and their cat, Sophie, her son, Robert Lewis and his wife, Gena, their children, Victoria Mahaffey, Ann Chaney, Rose McCoy, Gabriella Lewis, Shanice Lewis, Dana Lewis, and Dazia Lewis, as well as 14 great-grand children.
She is also survived by her brother, Robert Elmore and his wife, Pamela and their son, Jonathan and Wife Sydney and their son, Joseph Elmore
Sister Melissa Lewis, and her husband, Jeff and their children, Joshua Griffin and his wife, Jennie and son Cooper, daughter, Lauren Lewis and son, Drew Lewis
nephew, David A. Elmore, niece, Kimberly Guice and her husband, George and their three children, nephew, James B. Elmore and child
niece, Amber Allen and child.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday September 11th, 2025 at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Dr. Wayne Grothman officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens
The Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday Morning.
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