Julie Marie Goodvin

on May 21, 1947 to Bryan R. "Hoot" Goodvin and Edna M. Goodvin in

Creston, Iowa.

From Julie’s birth to age 7, she lived in the Adams County Jailhouse

because her dad was the sheriff. During that time period, the sheriff

lived with his family in the jailhouse. She started her life in these

surroundings and she herself went on to live a very independent life as

a single parent of three children from two marriages.

Her career with the telephone company spanned 32 years. She started in

rural Iowa towns and then she did a brave transfer from Iowa to

Asheboro, NC sight unseen before moving there. She changed from unsweet

tea to sweet tea, from "Hi" to "Hey". Her final transfer would take

her to New Bern, NC where she spent her last 24 years of her life. She

started life in a land locked state and ended up in the coastal region

of North Carolina.

In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, day trips to the beach,

photography, and spending time with friends and family. She was

especially proud of her cookbook she had published "Recipes Along the

Way" where she memorialized recipes from family and her family history.

She was a beloved Nana to her grandchildren, Addy and Lila, and took

care of them in their younger years. She made sure to get them to "Bear

Story Hour" at the library as often as she could.

Julie was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jim and Tim, and her

parents, Hoot and Edna. Julie is survived by her brother, Larry;

daughter, Christie (Paul); son, Wade; daughter, Sarai (Patrick), and two

grandchildren, Adalyn and Lila.

Special thanks to Seniors Choosing to Live At Home aides, especially Amanda.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Iowa.