Sidney Goodwin Obituary

Sidney Goodwin, age 66 of Cary, died at Duke Hospital on Saturday, May 9, 2009 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Sidney’s enthusiasm for and devotion to her family, friends, and work were tireless and always exemplified the beauty of her personality. She will be missed by the many people who loved her. She was born May 31, 1942 and grew up in Wilson, N.C. After graduating from Atlantic Christian College she married Dr. Lewis Reginald Goodwin. They lived in Garner, N.C. for 23 years and then in Cary, N.C. Mrs. Goodwin was a teacher for 36 years teaching 4th grade and 6th and 7th grade math. In 1999 she joined the Wake County Schools’ Academically Gifted Program as a resource specialist at Adams Elementary in 1999. During her tenure she served with distinction as a mentor to many new and veteran teachers. Mrs. Goodwin was instrumental in developing Kids Into Thinking (KIT). The KIT project provided challenge to gifted and high ability K-2 students. KIT has grown across the school district and state as an important instructional tool. Mrs. Goodwin was immensely respected and beloved by her students, fellow teachers, and administrators. She was the recipient of the Nancy Melton Britt Leadership Award in 2004. Her surviving family are devoted husband of 44 years, Dr. Reggie Goodwin; daughter, Dr. Susan Goodwin Butler and husband Scott; mother, Mildred Price Wilson; sister, Fran Lineberger. She was predeceased by her father, John Moore Wilson, Sr. and brother, John Moore Wilson, Jr. A private memorial service will be held in Winston-Salem, home of her daughter Susan, on Thursday, May 14th at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church. Flowers are welcome at the memorial service (First Presbyterian Church, 300 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101) or memorials may be made to the Duke Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, c/o Yvette Merritt, 2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27705. Please put “In honor of Sidney Goodwin” on the memorial check. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Cary. Please send condolences through the online guest book at www.brownwynne.com

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Published by The News & Observer on May 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Sidney Goodwin

11 Entries

Pat Casey Davis

May 26, 2009

To all of you,
My deepest sympathy for your loss and may God bless you all.

Melissa Taylor

May 14, 2009

I am deeply saddened by Sidney's passing. She touched so many lives and will be missed dearly. Sidney was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend and will be remembered always. I am a better person for having had Sidney in my life.

David & Vickie Brande

May 13, 2009

Reggie,
Vickie and I are so sad to hear about Sidney. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Southerland

May 13, 2009

Dr. Goodwin and Family,
I am so sad to hear about the passing of your beloved. I worked with Sidney at Aversboro School and she taught my son in the 4th grade. She was a wonderful person and teacher. God bless you and give you peace.

Albert and Janet Oldham

May 12, 2009

Dr. Goodwin and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful wife. We will be remembering you and the family in prayer in the days to come. May Jesus give you His peace during this difficult time.

Becky Long

May 12, 2009

Dear Mildred, Fran, and all of of Sidney's family members I was so saddened to learn of her death. Mildred, I wish we could have had more time to talk about her the day of Sarah Fleming's death. You and Fran know how dear she was to me as a young lady growing up and becoming the woman she was. She will always be the vivacious, beautiful, and intelligent young lady I knew growing up. I felt as though I was her second mom. God bless you through the sad days to follow. I send my love and sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Mrs. Becky Long, 1405 Wilson, N. C. 27896

May 12, 2009

Reggie, Susan and family,
Sidney has left quite a legacy with her care for educating children and leaving the world a better place. Our thoughts are with you now.

Jimmy and Peggy Jackson

Judy & Gene Keener

May 12, 2009

Reggie,
I was saddened to read of the death of your beautiful wife. Altho I didn't know her, she was obvioulsy an accomplised, admired lady, loved by many. We'll pray for peace & comfor for you & your loved ones.
Old NBHS classmate,
Judy Swain & Gene Keener

Jill Cottengim

May 12, 2009

Susan, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such wonderful memories of your beautiful mother. I was one of the lucky students to have your mom in 4th grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade. What an inspiration to me to become a teacher. I also remember the times I spent with you guys at your beautiful home. Prayers are with you. Jill Cottengim

THELMA MEDLIN

May 12, 2009

SIDNEY WAS ONE OF THE "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"...BEAUTIFUL ALWAYS IN HER ATTIRE, BEAUTIFUL IN HER PERSONALITY, AND BEAUTIFUL WITH HER SMILE!!! I KNOW YOU WILL ALL MISS HER A GREAT DEAL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. THELMA MEDLIN (FORMER OWNER OF GARNER MINI MART) MY DAUGHTER, HOPE, ALSO SENDS HER REGARDS TO THE FAMILY.

Cheryl Zelek

May 12, 2009

Reggie, Susan and family,
I had the pleasure of working with Sidney in the AG program. Always the consumate professional whose body of work will be used for years to come, her legacy will be the children whose lives she touched each and every day as a teacher. Those of us whose life she touched will feel a bit empty but her strength in adversity will buoy us to continue what she has started,

Grant to her, oh Lord, eternal rest and bless her family with many wonderful memories that she leaves as her legacy.

Cheryl Zelek
AG teacher , WCPSS

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