Gladys Edwards Goodwin of Raleigh, NC died on Monday, October 8, 2018. Gladys was born in Cambridge, England on January 10, 1925. Gladys had a happy and carefree childhood and she often reminisced about how she was raised by her loving parents, Mabel and Leonard Edwards. Gladys had one brother “Vic” (Victor P. Edwards) and cousin “Vera”(Vera Raynor) in her immediate family. After finishing school at the age of 15, Gladys went to work at Chivers where she would bike miles regardless of the weather. World War II began, and she spent many a night in the family’s bomb shelter in their back garden. Gladys met Chris (O.C.) Goodwin of Durham, NC during the war… the Love of her life. Chris ceased his forestry studies at Duke to join the 8th Air Force and was stationed in England. Their love story brought her to the states where they were married at Yale University Chapel. Gladys and Chris celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary in May 2016. Chris finished his studies at Duke and they made their home in North Carolina. Gladys’s heart always remained in her beloved England. Gladys and Chris had four children, John Edward Goodwin, Jane Harkness Goodwin, (Kenny) David Brian Goodwin, and Jennifer Rakes Goodwin, (Dexter). Gladys and Chris have three grandchildren, Laura White Miller, (Phillip), David Edward White, and Nicholas Glenn Rakes and two great granddaughters, Avery Jane Miller, and Ella Louise Miller. Gladys and Chris were predeceased by their two sons John and David, and grandson David. Gladys was first and foremost a mother and homemaker. Gladys loved to knit and was still knitting for 3 shops into her 93rd year. Gladys never met a stranger and loved to talk. Chris was a great listener. They were a perfect match. Chris loved England so much he insured Gladys got to visit as much as possible. Gladys lost Chris in his 97th year (October 2016). After loosing her Chris, many, many Earthly angels were there for her and in the weeks before her death. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Parson, Jeannie Stecki, Annette Price, Ziggy Quarles, Rita Grisetti, Transitions Hospice of Wake County, Awarecare companions and her neighbors on Colllingswood Drive. The family is planning a memorial service to be held at a later date. Gladys had a special place in her heart for any animal. If you would like to make a donation, kindly consider your local SPCA.
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