Racine— Mattie “Annie Kate” Goodwin-Jones, 73, left this earthly world on December 26, 2010 at home.
She was born June 5, 1937, to Augie and Idell (nee: Smith) Marsh in Rose Hill, MS. She was educated in the Enterprise school system and relocated to Racine in 1955. Her last place of employment was Rainfair. Mattie was a faithful member of Midtown Church of Christ. She loved family, solitaire, the beach and her singing ministry.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Idell Marsh; three daughters; Linda, Marsha "Doll", and Dareaka; 3 sons; Gary (Becky), Larry, and Deundrae; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elsie (Williams) Roberson and Fareeda (Alhassan) Dadzie; 2 brothers, Eddie (Ruby) Marsh and Frank (Phyllis) Marsh; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gene Goodwin and Frank Jones; father, Augie; sister, Ida Lott; brothers, Lonnie, Bently and Joseph Marsh; and a granddaughter, Vernisha Wilson.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 11 am in Midtown Church of Christ, 1704-13thStreet, with Brother Michael Moore officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 10-11 am.
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