Retirement came after working twenty-eight years for Jefferson County. She was a Deputy Sheriff in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and then moved to the Department of Corrections where she became the first woman ever elevated to the position of Major.
Gene loved family, friends, her animals, and the study of Astrology. She was a respected member of the Astrological Society of Kentucky. The Society was the source of many lifelong friendships.
She is survived by her son, Donald Goodman (LaDonna); a step-son, Kevin Kincaid (Diane); two brothers, Denny Norris (Diane) and Richard Johnson; a niece, Tracy Willham (Todd); six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Gene the Matriarch of the family is lovingly remembered by the following nieces and nephews: Steve, Danny, Adam, Denise, Willie, Phyllis, Teddy, Ricky Jr. ,Chuckie, and Amber.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday in the chapel of Arch L. Heady-Cralle, 2428 Frankfort Ave., with burial to follow at Cave Hill. Visitation will be after 10 am Monday.
