Juanita Goodvin
July 14, 2009
Goodvin, Juanita, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009. A Service of Celebration will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 17, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Her legacy: to live boldly and passionately and shine Gods light every day. Born in Winnsboro, LA, Juanita picked cotton and perfected the art of southern cooking. An RN, she joined the Army Nursing Corps during WWII where she was a model for recruiting. Stationed in Fort Smith, AR, she met her husband of 66 years, Woodrow Wayne Goodvin and married him 60 days later. In 1972, Juanita started Heart Thoughts, Inc. and was involved in the business until 2002. Juanita and Wayne cared for foster children, were active in the community, and in the Greenwich Road Church of Christ. Faith, family, fun and fishing in Wyoming came first with Juanita. Survived by husband Wayne Goodvin, son Grant Goodvin wife Carol, daughter Suzy Brown husband Terry; daughter-in-law Sherry Goodvin; and grandchildren: Jackie Stevenson, Woodrow Goodvin, III, Courtney Ruffin, Brogan Sullivan, Caedran Sullivan, Garrett Sullivan, Grady Sullivan, Grant Goodvin, Jr., Jason Goodvin, Ellie Goodvin, Erin Bever, Ryan Bever and many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Woody Goodvin, Jr., Lionel and Julia Alford and James Alford. Memorials to: Greenwich Road Church of Christ Outreach, 1746 S. Greenwich Rd., Wichita, 67207. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com “Remember, I love you from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes.”
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I spoke to Sheri today and she told me about Juanita. I am sorry to hear of your families loss. Juanita was such an inspiration and a wonderful person. I enjoyed working for your family at HeartThoughts. I always loved how she came in dressed up every day and the beautiful scarves. She is with Woody now, I’m sure he was there welcoming her home!
Juanita was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. Her gift to make anyone feel special and part of her family was her trademark. I love Juanita and Wayne and I am a better person having known them. I deeply appreciate everything they did for me. I will celebrate her wonderful life.
Dear grant & family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy & condolences in the loss of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Here is a poem that has been comforting to me @ times of loss and my prayer is that you find it comforting too. In Christian love, Bert Stalker To Those I Love And To Those Who Love me Author Unknown When I am gone, release me, let me go- I have so many things to see and do. You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears, Be Happy that we had so many wonderful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near And if you listen with your heart, youll hear All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile and say, ‘Welcome Home’
Dear Family, What a wonderful woman Juanita was on this earth. And now enjoying her reward in heaven.
To all of the Goodvins and extended family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of Juanita. I’m sure you’ll discover, however, that you’ll never really lose her…she’ll always be in your hearts and minds and in those of many, many others whose lives she affected. I have many fond memories of her, and quite a bit of knowledge she shared has stuck with me. May your sorrow be lessened by knowing you will see her again.
I went to school with Woody, Jr. and lived a couple blocks away from the family. I lived on Old Manor. Mrs. Goodvin was my Cub Scout den leader. Your family has always been an inspiration to me. Keeping you in my prayers.
We love you so much Grandma/Great Grandma!! You were an amazing person and your legacy to your family will live on forever. Thank you so much for all you did for us and for being such an important role model in our lives. Of course you know we love YOU from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes!
Grant,Carol and family We are sorry for your loss. Our son,Ken was friends with your son, Grant during their school years. Ken lives in San Diego and we are living in North Carolia but still keep up with Wichita news. Our thoughts are with you.CECIL AND MARGE MCCLURE
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wife, mother and grandmother was an awesome lady. She made an impression on so many in her lifetime. And, was loved and respected by so many.
Rest Juanita, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Nursing Corps, WWII.