Annie F. Goodrich

Annie Eulene Foutch Goodrich passed away peacefully at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, TN on Friday November 9, 2018. Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 14, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, with a graveside service at Hopewell Cemetery with Bro. John Enoch officiating.

Born to John and Maie Foutch on October 25 1924 in Madison County. She married Edward F. Goodrich on March 5, 1944, they shared 46 years together before his death on March 25 1990. Mrs. Goodrich was Baptist by Faith a member of Meredian Baptist Church in Jackson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her daughter Mary Lynn McDonald, her brothers David Foutch, Argyle Foutch, infant brother Charles Lindberg Foutch, and sister Linda Foutch.

She is survived by her children Jimmy Goodrich, Jerry Goodrich (Cathy), Charlotte Jordan (Eugene), Gail Smith (Larry), Karen Goodrich (Barry). Her 10 grandchildren Bo Goodrich, Melissa Wester, Randy Stanfill, Mike McDonald, Scott McDonald, Greg Smith, Stephanie Smith Forsyth, Austin Goodrich, Elizabeth Goodrich and Jennifer Goodrich, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and siblings, Bobby Foutch, Harold Foutch and Patsy Morrison.

She was a hard constant worker her entire life working in several factories, retiring from Quaker Oat in 1987. But she was an avid homemaker, always busy canning jellies, fruits and vegetables, or utilizing her green thumb planting a yard of beautiful flowers, making ceramics until she could no longer see to paint them. Having a wonderful sense of humor, she was a jokester. She loved to tell jokes to her friends, family and doctors, just to get a smile and laugh out of them. When told a joke she would say " I have got to remember that one." She was known for her laughter and making others laugh.

She was a very skillful high school basketball player who made the varsity team at a young age hence an devoted basketball fan! She loved following the NBA, watching games till wee hours of the morning. She could recite all players names and stats, but she admired LeBron James skills so much, she rooted for the underdogs against him!! She attended many local Union University Bulldog games plus the NAIA tournament held in Jackson. A great historian, she could not only name the current president but the first 10 at a whim and where they were born, her knowledge of history was incredible and amazing.

But if she wasn’t at home, she was sharing her love of travel with her husband, family & friends. Endless driving trips to Florida, Texas, and once all the way to the coast of CA, regardless where she was traveling, she would say "Wonder where that road goes” and the car no matter who was driving, would take off down the road to new adventures…. We teased our beloved mom that she always had a suitcase packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice, whether visiting new places, finding the best treasures at antique stores or yard sales, or just a peaceful afternoon drive she loved sharing her adventures. Mom loved her church and church family, especially close to Earl and Barbara Brewer and Linda Murley. A special thanks to neighbors Billy and Connie Sipes, who checked on Mom for us.

We Thank everyone for their kindness, concern and visits to our mom. Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses & Medical personnel in various medical facilities who took care and tended to Mom throughout her illness. A special Thanks to Maplewood Nursing Home during Mom’s last months and days, we appreciate all of you.

While our hearts are saddened and heavy burdened at the passing of our mother, we draw peace in knowing she is in a better place, without pain, to see her family members gone on before her. By God's grace and promise we will see her again someday in a HAPPY REUNION. We will miss her dearly and remember her with love and admiration. We Thank God for His gift of giving us to our Beloved mother to raise and love us, she did an excellent job of it. GOD must be pleased! Good-bye for now Mom, we will see you again someday. We love You and Cherish your LOVE to US.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. www2.heart.org / 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231