Leah was my mother's dearest friend going back over 65 years. They would talk for hours on the phone every day. They would go to lunch or shopping together and always have fun together. I remember Leah bought a Jeep SUV and the two of them went to Padre Island for vacation. Leah told my mother to drive she wanted to get some rest. So my mother got behind the wheel and was driving and and drove all the way past their destination and wound up in Brownsville Texas.  Of course they had to turn around and go Back. Then there was a surprise birthday party for Leah at the barn door and everyone was waiting for her when she did drive app I was looking out the window for her I saw her pull into the parking lot driving a Hummer. I thought the first thing to see a grandmother driving is great big Hummer. There was always doing things that was out of the end usual. You would forget her age because when you talk to her she was really with it you know she had a way of keeping up the rest of the world. We always look forward to having a dinner party at Leah's house it was always a joyous event. I remember one day Leah was asking me Geary do you think you can install a fireplace in my kitchen? I said sure if you really want one I can do it. So I went about remodeling her kitchen and putting in a fireplace so that she could have people over and entertain them while she was in the kitchen cooking everybody could sit back and look at the fireplace and relax. Leah always love to entertain and have people over. For Leah Thanksgiving and Christmas worst special events where she can have the whole family and all her friends over and enjoy time together. She's Always a gracious host. I can recall one dinner already y'all had finished eating turkey and the kids went out front play some football. So I went outside and joined in with the kids I got tackled by Cody so hard he knocked the wind out of me. It seem like much but you have to understand back then Cody was only about 11 years old and I was a grown man and it felt like I had just gotten hit by truck. When I got up to my seat and went in the house and I told Leah what happened she laughed and said that'll teach you to be careful when playing football with her grandkids. I often referred to Leah, Francis, and my mother as The Golden Girls just like the TV show. I will always look back upon those years and remember how wonderful they were. Leah was a wonderful person.

I came to know Leah when I started substitute teaching at Travis Elementary school in SAISD. She, along with Dee Davis, Bennie Ruth Pearman and Mary Nerio all worked closely with me as I accepted assignments at Travis. In time I was hired on as a teaching assistant by Willie Mae Taylor, the principal at Travis. Leah and the other ladies were very supportive and in my heart I know that they played a major role in recommending me for the position. All of these wonderful ladies have now passed on. They were all the most positive influences in my life. 
Leah was more that a casual friend. She was like a mother to me as well. She  loved to laugh and tell jokes, she had a monthly BUNCO group at her home for many years, where she amused us all with her jokes and welcomed us with her hospitality. Leah was a generous, kind and sensitive soul. Goodbye was never a word that she could easily say. Every August for many years she would arrange for all of her August birthday friends, Dee, Bennie Ruth and many others to get together for lunch at the Olive Garden. Leah had so many friends and she deserved so much in life. She was one of my biggest supporters as I worked my way through college. She always made me feel special and loved and I will love and appreciate Leah Goodman forever.

Leah, you were one of kind!  Driving your big Hummer, and you always told the best jokes!  I will miss you!
-Roger Riley

Ms. Goodman was a good friend to my mother, Delia Davis, at Travis Elementary School.  My mom preceded her in Feb. of last year, as did Ms. Pearman earlier this year, and I know she and Ms. Pearman both loved her greatly and the rest of the close-knit Travis Elem. group.  I am writing this just to extend my kindest condolences and regards to her family and loved ones at this time of deepest sorrow.

We'll miss you Leah mom.  You put up with our shenanigans, while we were growing up,  and still managed to be a mom to all of us.  You will be missed by us all.  Peace to you and Laura.  Love ya both, Trish Crossette

Me and my family have so many fond memories of Leah.  We enjoyed having her celebrate with us at all the various events. My mom loved her cousin so much and I know she welcomed Leah with open arms in heaven.  My sincere condolences to Laura and Alice.  May her memory be eternal.

Our deepest condolences to all of you.  Leah was always a joy to be around.  She will be missed by all.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.

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Leah Goodman

August 29, 1930 – February 12, 2017

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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