Mrs. Ruby E Goodwin

Ruby Earlene Goodwin, 88, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 20th, 2016. She was born February 11, 1928 in Hamburg, Arkansas, and as a believer in Jesus Christ, is now a resident of Heaven! Family was so important to Earlene. Her grandchildren brought her great joy. She loved cooking for them and her friends. As a member of over sixty years, she was a fixture at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. After graduating from Hamburg High School, she attended Capital City Business College, and was a bookkeeper for several companies. She would eventually retire from Hot Springs Radiology Services. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Scarborough Goodwin. Cherishing her memory are her husband of sixty five years, Virgil M. Goodwin; two sons, Randy Goodwin (Janet) of Little Rock, and Russell Goodwin of Austin, Arkansas. She was grandma to Tom, Kyle, Sterling, and Sara; her three great grandchildren; and great-greatgrandchild. The family wishes to thank the caregivers and staff at West Shores Senior Living, and Arkansas Hospice for their great care and love for Earlene. A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home with Pastor David Fleming officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, or to a favorite charity of your choice. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.