She was reared and baptized at Pilgrim Rest AME Church. She attended Drew High School. Martha was later united in Holy matrimony to J.C. Goodman after which she joined Mt. Pleasant AME Church. Martha served as a stewardess and usher. To this union, six children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William Jones, and one son, Patrick Goodman.
She leaves to cherish her memories, J.C. Goodman of Monticello, AR; three sons, Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Q. Goodman, U.S. Army Retired from Aiea, HI, Rev. Christopher (Brenda) and Reggie Goodman, both of Monticello, AR; two daughters, Leslie and Regina Goodman, both of Monticello, AR; two sisters, LaVern Brown and Dorthea Madison, both of Los Angeles, CA; one brother-in-law, LeRon Goodman of Malvern, AR; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; and a very special cousin who was considered a sister, Mrs. Marilyn York of Monticello, AR.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14 at Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church with burial in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Demetrius Lambert-Falconer
Akron, OH Tuesday, February 24, 2015 To the Goodman Family:I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that I am praying for peace and understanding during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Dee Dee
R. Pettigrew
, CO Tuesday, February 24, 2015 May you find comfort and peace from the many memories you have shared with Martha. And know there is hope for our deceased loved ones. (Revelation 21:4).John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, February 16, 2015 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. Cherish your memories & find comfort knowing you will meet again.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared Stell
Stephen Bonds
Monticello, AR Monday, February 16, 2015 Thinking of your family today.Kenny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 14, 2015 To the Goodman family, you have our heart-felt sympathy at the loss of your precious mother. Please know you are in our prayers at this difficult time.Glennis/ Tom Daniels family
Monticello, AR Friday, February 13, 2015 We are so sorry for your lost. Our savior has a good soul and if there's anything we can do just callMarvastine Nichols
Dermott, AR Friday, February 13, 2015 To the Goodman Family,I am so sorry for your loss. You all have our sympathy. Your mother was a very good and dear friend to my mother. I remember all our young days growing up on Florence Rd. I will never forget all the sweet and kind things she did for us growing up. She will never be forgotten. I love you all and may God continue to bless and keep you all.
Love,
Marvastine Ridgell Nichols & Family
Cornelia Anderson
Warren, AR Friday, February 13, 2015 Where there is sadness, love plants a garden of memories.Wishing you moments of peace and tender reflection....
May God bless you
Cornelia Anderson
Leo Jr and Peggy Everett
Monticello, AR Friday, February 13, 2015 To the Goodman Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Goodman was a very kind sweet lady. She will truly be missed. We pray that GOD wrap his loving arms around each of you at this time of loss.Kendra Ridgell-Nolen
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 Leslie, Chris, Gina, Reggie, and Jonathan your mother meant the world to me. You guys mean the world to me. Just because I don't visit much doesn't mean I do not love you or even think about you all. Your mom was a rare jewel....I love you all!!! Keeping you all lifted in prayerBobbie Ross
Warren, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 Reggie, Chris and entire family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Mark & Annette
, TX Thursday, February 12, 2015 We share with you in this time of bereavement and wish you nothing but the best...your family is in our thoughts and prayersDebra and Steve Richardson
Warren, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 Dear Goodman Family,We are so sorry for your loss.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Toni Corbin
Arlington, TX Thursday, February 12, 2015 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you the path to take. We serve an awesome God and he is a comfort keeper, just surrender to him and he will give you peace during your time of grief. I know you love her, but God loved her more and he was ready for his Angel to come home.Evangeline Carr
Wilmar, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 You all have my sympathy, and God bless to the family! Love Always!Cheri Rash
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. She will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.Charles and Peggy Savage
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 11, 2015 So sorry to hear of your Loss. We have known Martha for a Long time and she will be Greatly missed. You have our Deepest Sympathy.Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Dear Family:We are sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Martha. She was a quiet and gentle lady who will be greatly missed. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Each of you are on our hearts and in our prayers.
The Jacob Family- Eloise, Regina, Shelia, Arielle, Margie, Artayvias