Ruth Eileen Gooding

Ruth E. Gooding, 89, of Normal, passed away on March 23, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Normal. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Bloomington to Louis and Lena Schultz Reddel. Ruth married John “Jack” Gooding on May 21, 1950 and he survives.

Mrs. Gooding is also survived by her children: Steve (Vona) Gooding of Columbus, OH., Mark Gooding of Mesa, AZ., Kent Gooding of Victor, NY., and Sharon (Ross) Woodside of Bloomington, eleven grandchildren: Matt, Chris, Jon, Chrissy, Andy Jessica, Staci, Kristen, Lauren, Ryan and Austin and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and one daughter-in-law.

Ruth had worked at State Farm and was a homemaker. She was a fantastic cook who enjoyed spending time with her family and she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3516 White Eagle Drive, with burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday at East Lawn Funeral Home, 1102 Airport Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.