Regina "Reggie" Williams Goodwin, 104, of Jackson, departed this world peacefully at home on Sunday, January 20th. She brightened every life she touched in those years and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She sincerely loved people and was happiest when baking something to lift someone's spirits. Angel food cakes, cheese krispies, and homemade pimento cheese were some of her specialties, and she never visited a doctor without taking them a homemade treat.
Sunday dinners at Reggie's table were special times for family as she cooked for 20 or more well into her 90s. Reggie made each person's favorite menu on the Sunday nearest their birthday. Her most sought after recipes were compiled into a cookbook called "Sunday Dinner" and given to family and friends at her 100th birthday party as a token of appreciation and a reminder of the importance of Christian family ties.
Reggie was born November 20, 1908 in Houston, MS . She earned a BA in Latin from MSCW in 1928. She was married to J. Powell Goodwin July 20, 1929 and they made their home in Philadelphia MS. While there, she was an active member of the Presbyterian Church where she played the organ and taught Sunday School for many years. She also taught high school English and Latin .The couple moved to Raymond in 1960. She always had a great love f or reading and at the age of 55, she commuted to LSU, where she received her MA in Library Science in 1963. She was the librarian at Hinds Community College in Raymond for many years. Upon retirement the couple moved to Jackson.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, J. Powell Goodwin, her parents Dr. Joshua Rice Williams and Nona Hobson Williams of Houston, MS, infant son William Powell Goodwin, and brother Felix T. Williams .
Reggie is survived by her son Joe Rice Goodwin (Maxine) and her daughter, Nona Goodwin Ware. Grandchildren are David Goodwin (Jordan), Kathy Cousineau (Mark), Ginger Gage (William), Eddie Ware, Brian Ware (Allison) , and Sheila Thornton (Tommy).
Great Grandchildren are Steven Rozina, Josh Rozina, Parks Goodwin, Reed Williams, Travis Gage, Spencer Gage, Logan Gage, Pierce Goodwin, Will Gage, Jarod Thornton, Michelle Cousineau, Cooper Ware, and Sarah Payton Ware. Trace Rozina is her great great grandson.
Pall bearers are David Goodwin, Eddie Ware, Brian Ware, Tommy Thornton, and Parks Goodwin. The family wishes to express special thanks to her caregivers, primarily her long term sitter and companion, Diane Bennett.
A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Lakewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church , 5301 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211. Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com
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January 22, 2013
Niki Singletary
RIP Mrs Regina, I was her physical therapist over a year ago. She was such a bright spirit. Condolences to her family and sweet sweet sitter.
January 22, 2013
Nona,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She certainly lived a long, full life and brought happiness into every life she touched. I know you will miss her deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Gaye Ragland
January 22, 2013
Judy Callender
Joe, I am so sorry to read of
Ms Reggie's passing. She was a blessing to all who knew her. You, Maxine and family are in my prayers.
January 22, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
January 22, 2013
Dawn & Larry Brewer
Nona - I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Wow - 104. Our thoughts are with you.
January 22, 2013
Jimmy Pittman
Nona, so sorry to hear about your Mother. Reading the obituary made me want to get one of her cookbooks. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jimmy and Vicky Pittman
January 22, 2013
Gladys Stewart
Nona,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May her soul rest in the arms of our Dear Lord, Christ Jesus and may their heartstrings from heaven comfort the family during this time.
Always, Gladys
January 22, 2013
Bob Hardison
Joe Rice I am saddened to read about your Mother. At 104 what a wonderful life she must have had. No matter the age though I know it is difficult to let her go. My Dad was 94 and I still think about him almost daily. God bless you and your family during this time.
Bob Hardison
January 22, 2013
David, so sorry to hear about your grandmother. You are in my prayers.
January 22, 2013
Fred and Sue Brooks
We have fond memories of our friend Reggie. Our thoughts are with you although we cannot be with you today.
January 22, 2013
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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