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Laura Goodwin Obituary
Laura Ann Blair Goodwin, 69, of Rangiora, New Zealand, passed Nov. 10, 2021, from pneumonia complications.
Born April 19, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, she grew up in Greenbrier, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter Goodwin of Christchurch, New Zealand; her parents, Bernard Alton and Leota Jean Altom Blair; and a brother Jack Blair.
Survivors include a sister, Kathy (David) Felkins; brother, Joe Blair of Greenbrier; uncles Ronald (Sharon) Altom of Independence, Missouri, and Donald Beel of Hermitage, Missouri; stepchildren Richard (Donna) Goodwin, Gill (Mat) Jenkins, and Jenny (Jon) Crehan all of New Zealand; step-grandchildren Isla, Eddie, and Bellamy; nine nephews and nieces; 17 great nephews and nieces; and many cousins. She is also survived by her first husband, Glen Harrison of Little Rock, and partner Kevin Kerr of Rangiora.
Laura was cremated by the Lamb & Hayward Wai-mana Chapel in Rangiora. Her remains will be sent home to her beloved Arkansas. Many thanks to Kevin and her many friends in New Zealand who have taken such good care of her these past couple of years during kidney dialysis and transplant. A Celebration of Life will be held later. McNew Cemetery, Greenbrier will be her final resting place.
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Jerry and Janis Robbins
November 25, 2021
Kathy and your families, we are sorry for your loss, know that we are praying for all of you. Know this is not an easy time for all of you. Love all of you.
Bettizelle Abrams
November 25, 2021
Our family is becoming smaller all the time. Thinking of all the times we had together at grandmother´s house growing up. Laura fought hard but her body just could not recover. We will miss her
Linda and Robert
November 25, 2021
We love you all, and are so sorry. Laura had been through so much. We, too, thank those who loved her in New Zealand.
I have many good memories of us cousins all growing up so close together. Today, especially, I am remembering all those happy times at Grandmother´s at holidays, and missing those who aren´t here anymore.
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