Wilma Sue Goodwin, 88, of Little Rock, AR, passed away peacefully in her West Fork, AR, home on October 7, 2020. Sue, self-named “Maw Maw” upon becoming a grandmother, lived a thoroughly modern life not typical of her generation. Born in Prescott, AR, as one of 6 siblings, Sue lived life her way. At 18 years old and on the day of her wedding to Tommy Goodwin, they both got their pilot’s license. She had many great stories of her flying planes, even once “landing” in a tree! From there, Sue began working at AT&T. Her long career at AT&T began as an assembly worker on a production line and ended with her in a managerial position over many employees. Sue and Tommy, married for 58 years, thoroughly enjoyed life and each other. Even in adversity, Sue always rested in the joy and comfort of her faith in God.
The two liked to travel and visited every state capital. They loved gardening, nature, watching the Razorbacks, and cracking jokes. But their greatest joy in life was their family. Sue was an avid reader and lover of stories, always passing on interesting tales to her grandchildren. These stories, along with the example she set as a strong and generous woman of faith will be remembered and passed on in our family forever.
Sue is preceded in death by her parents Loomis Lotton Barger and Mary Josephine Barger, 1 brother Stanley Barger and 1 sister Avatine Barger, her husband Tommy Goodwin, their 2 daughters, Belinda Goodwin and Darla Hines, and grandson, John Hines. Sue is survived by grandchildren David & Jaky Hines, of El Paso, TX, Olivia Hines, of West Fork, AR, and two great-granddaughters.
A graveside service will be held at Oakland Fraternal Cemetery, October 17 at 1 pm. Visitation will be held at 10:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.
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