Marilyn Ann Goodman

Marilyn Ann Fisher Goodman, age 89, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic with her husband and daughter by her side. Mrs. Goodman was born June 9, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harry and Juliet (Swain) Hershman. She was a resident of Jacksonville since 2014 coming from Auburndale, Florida.

She graduated Valedictorian of her high school in Sheridan, Indiana. Marilyn was a retired Professional Musician & Orchestra Teacher. She played for many symphonies for over 60 years, playing violin in both the South Bend Symphony in Indiana and the Lakeland Symphony in Lakeland, Florida. She was a member of Temple Beth El in South Bend, Indiana, Temple Beth Shalom in Winter Haven, Florida and Temple Ahavath Chesed in Jacksonville, Florida.

She enjoyed going to the Jacksonville Symphony & the Metropolitan Opera at the Theater with her husband. She loved to travel. She proud to be a reitzes. Marilyn was known for her kindness, and her generosity to animal organizations. She was a long time donor to The Best Friend Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Mrs. Goodman was preceded in death by her parents and 1st husband of 57 years – Zeal Fisher.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 9 years – Rabbi Robert Goodman of Jacksonville, Florida; Son – Dr. Maury (Joni) Fisher of Auburndale, Florida; Daughter – Lee Suzanne (Phillip) Buchanan of Belmont, North Carolina; honorary Daughter – Ariella (Adam) Reisner of Encino, California, honorary son, Craig (Hagit) of Netanya, Israel; Granddaughters – Jessica Crisostomo of Auburndale, Florida, Shira and Noah Goodman of Netanya Israel, and Talia (Daniel) Halperin of San Antonio, Texas Grandsons – Zachary Reisner & Eli Reisner both of California; and two Great Grandchildren - Giana Griner and Jaxon Crisostomo.

Funeral services were be held 11:00 am Monday, September 18th at Kersey Funeral Home in Auburndale, Florida. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Winter Haven, Florida.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Goodman family.