1924
2012
Patty Maynard Goodwin, 88, of Austin died peacefully on December 25, 2012 in Austin with her family gathered at her bedside.
Born on Valentine's Day in Toledo, Ohio, Patty moved to San Angelo, Texas and eventually to Austin, Texas where she lives happily for over 50 years. As a graduate of San Angelo High School, Patty also lived in San Antonio, Dallas and the Panama Canal Zone.
Survivors include her husband, Ed; her son, Chris Baker and wife Maralinda; her daughter, Lisa and husband, Michael Bolton; her daughter, Gail Acree; and six grandchildren, Meredith, Maddi, Brett, Lauren, Austin and Breezy, all of Austin, Texas.
Patty was proudly employed by the State Comptroller's office, the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Braniff Airways and the Austin Chamber of Commerce.
She will be remembered as a devoted worshipper at Central Christian Church through more than five decades of faithful service. She also spent time as a Board Member and Sunday School teacher. Patty was well known for her tireless commitment to her community as demonstrated by her volunteer work with Brackenridge Hosptial, South Austin Hospital, the Brownies (Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Boy Scouts of America and the Parent Teacher Association, among others.
Most importantly, Patty will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmotherto her children and grandchildren, who referred to her as "Nana". She was a friend to all who knew her and will always be remembered for her kind heart, sagacious wisdom and matchless grace.
Her family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the dedicated and compassionate staff of Stonebridge Health Center.
The funeral service will be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 2nd of January 2013, at Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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January 2, 2013
Ronnie and Lisa Dillard
Chris, Lisa and Gail,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom is in a wonderful place, pain and illness free. Treasure your memories. Love you...
January 2, 2013
Carin Hoch
Aunt Pat was such a wonderful woman. She was so gentle and always ready to lend a helping hand. If my mom didn't know the answer, Aunt Pat did (ie: you can get beige gloves by dyeing your white ones in a cup of tea). She was such a kind soul and loved to share wonderful stories about our relatives, such as her grandfather.
January 2, 2013
Hilary Kaufmann
Chris,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
January 1, 2013
Patty was such a lovely "Lady" to everyone. Getting to know her and her family has been a blessing. We will miss her smile and kindness.
Love to all the family. May God Bless you all.
Dorothy Kemble and Karon Glass
January 1, 2013
Linda Horton
What a kind lady. She will be missed by many.
January 1, 2013
Carolyn Bingham
Gail, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now.
Carolyn and Karen
January 1, 2013
David, Robyn & Rachel Ruetz
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of loss. Aunt Pat was a great person and we will miss her dearly.
David, Robyn and Rachel Ruetz
January 1, 2013
Dawn Steele
Dear Lisa, I am very sad to hear of your Mother's passing. She is a lovely person here and in Heaven. Stay strong; that is what she would want.
December 31, 2012
Please accept my sincere condolences. I pray for the family to draw close to God in their time of need as He comforts them and gives peace and hope.
December 31, 2012
Lisa, may God's grace be upon you and yours during this most difficult of times. Just know your Mom is enjoying a new life, full of health and happiness. Embrace her memories and words of wisdom for this is how she will continue to live and help you during this period. My prayers are with you. Velia C. Sanchez
December 30, 2012
Judye Moore
Gail, Lisa and family - I am so sad to hear about the loss of your Mother. Sending my love, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
December 30, 2012
Nancy Goodman-Gill
We are so very sorry to hear this. We loved Miss Patty and will cherish all the memories of Sunday after-church lunches with Patty and family. Sweet times...Prayers and Love, Rob, Nancy, Lindsey & Madison Gill.
December 30, 2012
James McGuffee
The church family at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) send our sincere condolences for our friend and your beloved family member during this time. We lift all the family and friends up in prayer during this time.
December 28, 2012
Jacqueline Schroller
We just lost a wonderful human being and one of the greatest friends I've ever had! Beauty such as this comes rarely in a lifetime and I will miss her presence in my life. Life would be so much more beautiful if we had more sweet spirits like her around us! May she be enjoying God's presence at this time and the peace that He brings.
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