Virginia “Ginnie” Anne Goodwin, age 72, of Fortson, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. A Rosary at 4:00 pm followed by a visitation for Ginnie until 7:00 PM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. A Funeral Mass Service will occur Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St Ann's Catholic Church, Columbus, GA. Following the Mass Service will be A Rite of Committal at Hopewell Church United Methodist Church.
Ginnie was born January 10, 1948, in Queens, New York to Edna K. Behrman and Walter V Behrman, Sr. She was an Administrative Assistant at AFLAC from 1990 until retiring in 2010. She loved her job but most of all she loved her family and friends. She was a caretaker to her in-laws and enjoyed family gatherings in her home. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, where she would display her Christmas Village and decorate the tree. Virginia was an avid reader, and she loved to travel and visit her friends and family in New York. She taught her children by example to have patience and how they should always show their love to one another. She enjoyed laughing with her children and grandchildren, and whenever she would do something that might worry her husband, she would teasingly whisper, “Don’t tell Gary.” Virginia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, friend, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Ginnie was preceded in death by her parents, Edna K and Walter V Behrman, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Goodwin; brother and sister-in-law, Walter V Behrman (Lois), Jr.; daughters, Patti Shirley, Debbie Ramon (Tom), and Jennifer Nichols (Joe); son, John Rivera; grandchildren, Tom Ramon, Jessica Slater (Chris), Anthony Harrelson, Julia Barbagelott, Nathan Ramon, Sarah Harrelson, Meagan Nichols, Olivia Nichols, Matthew Nichols, Kellan Rivera, Kinsleigh Rivera, Madalyn Nichols and Jacob Nichols; great-grandchildren, Lorelei Toole, Blaiklee Ramon, Miles Ramon, Isabel Harrelson; nieces, Michelle Behrman and Allison Monaghan; mother-in-law, Audrey Goodwin; brother in-law, Steve Goodwin; her godfather, William Kranz; her best friend forever: Candie Bufo; and many cousins and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Goodwin family.
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