funny and witty. God made Jimi unique. She got her name from her dad’s best friend, Jimmy, who died in WWII.
So, whether her dad and mom had a boy or a girl, the name was going to be Jimmy. They got creative with her full name, Jimilene, which of course Jimi always hated. She often wondered and asked “Why can’t I have an ordinary middle name like other people?” But Jimi was anything but ordinary; she was a lively spirit, a “hoot” in every sense of the word.
Jimi was born August 20, 1948, in Stillwater, OK, to Bill and Rosie Goodman. Jimi passed from this world
on April 18, 2024, with some family by her side. She entered into her greatly anticipated Savior’s arms and God’s heaven. She most likely is having such fun decorating her heavenly mansion and admiring all the bling (jewels) everywhere. And streets made of gold. Gold was Jimi’s color ! !
Jimi grew up with her 2 sisters, one older and one younger. They were each just a year apart, so they were usually treated as a trio. In fact, as children, they entertained visiting family with a rendition of “How Much is that Doggie in the Window” with the youngest just saying “arf, arf”. Maybe that’s where Jimi got her love of entertaining. After Jimi’s Dad finished college at OSU (then known as Oklahoma A & M) they moved to Oklahoma City and that is where Jimi lived the majority of her life until she followed her daughter to Yukon, OK. She attended Putnam City High School (the only Putnam City back then). She followed in her father’s footsteps to OSU, but life got in the way of her finishing college.
She was blessed with the birth of her one and only child, her daughter Steffani on May 18, 19—(concealing Steff’s age lol), whom she adored! When Jimi was asked if she had any other children, she would respond, “Nope, when you do it right the first time, you don’t need to do it again!”
In her early career, Jimi explored a variety of professions. She began by managing an apartment complex
and eventually finding her calling in accounting, where she held positions in both the insurance and tax
industries. The highlight of her careers was when she was laid off work on a Friday (without expecting it) and on Monday (without expecting it) went to work with her younger sister (Gaye) learning how to set estate sales. She really loved this job, getting to use her knack for organization and creativity. Living with her sister and brother-in-law made it even more special. They got to work and live together, a unique experience for the sisters. Every Monday morning, she hit the road to Tulsa from her home in Yukon, returning home on Fridays playing Jazz music the whole way. She loved Kenny G which was her go-to driving soundtrack and said it was so relaxing.
Jimi found a way of putting humor into every situation. When her mother was learning the computer,
Jimi would send her a cartoon or funny quip every morning to give her Mom practice on her computer skills. Her Dad told Jimi that he could hear Mom laughing throughout the entire house. Dad loved that! Jimi was so good at entertaining her parents, family and friends with her quick wit, one liners and funny, unique perspective.
Jimi became fascinated with genealogy, delving into our family’s history and lineage. Her dedication and hard work greatly enriched our understanding of our family roots. During our 2018 Goodman Family Reunion, she surprised everyone by gifting each family with four spiral notebooks packed with photos, stories, and intriguing details about our ancestors. Jimi’s enthusiasm and expertise pulled many of us into the world of ancestry research alongside her (well, some of us were dragged into it).
She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Steffani Tucker, her pride and joy, as well as her cherished
son-in-law Robert Tucker, along with the best grandchildren ever: Andrew, Joshua, and Carys all residing in Piedmont. Steff, Robert, and their family meant the world to Jimi. Every holiday (and OU or OSU football game) will now feel incomplete without her vibrant presence, as she was the heart of every celebration, cooking, decorating, and entertaining with excitement.
She is also survived by her sisters, Darla Kindrick and Gaye (husb Bill) Call all residing in Broken Arrow. Jimi spoke laughingly about her teen years and double dating with Darla most weekends. Jimi held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews: Tonda, Shane, Alesha, Jason, and Jennifer, all who adored her dearly. Among her cherished memories are the bonds she shared with her many cousins, present and past, some reaching back generations in our family’s ancestry, each holding a special place in her heart.
Jimi spent many hours watching Rev. Charles Stanley on TV and faithfully reading her Bible every day. Her faith and spiritual life were very Important to her. She also was an avid reader and a true fan of John Grisham books. Jimi’s presence enriched the lives of everyone around her simply by being herself. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to Jimi’s joy by embracing her and allowing her to be her unique and beautiful self. There was no one quite like Jimi ! !
Jimi’s service will be Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Oklahoma City, OK.
To honor Jimi’s memory and in consideration of her (and our) allergies, we kindly request that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: “Jimi Goodman Memorial Fund”. Honorary donations can be made via a check payable to Steffani Tucker with a note on the memo line. (Note sorry but this donation cannot be used for tax purposes). Or if you prefer there has been a GoFundMe account established by the family in her memory as follows:
“Jimi Goodman: Celebrating a Life of Love and Laughs” (https://gofund.me/c275ed51).
A fitting memorial to Jimi will be erected sometime in the near future.
Your loving support and prayers are deeply appreciated by your family during this difficult time.
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