Magnolia Harper Goodwin Obituary (1927

Magnolia Mardell Harper Goodwin, the daughter of the late Lewis and Allie Dean Carter Harper was born September 14, 1927 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. On May 31, 1934, she was baptized and joined New Grove Baptist Church Kenbridge, Virginia under the pastorate of the late W.H. Salley. She remained a faithful and devoted member until her health begin to decline. She received her early education in the public schools of Lunenburg County Virginia and was a 1948 graduate. She attended the Jerry Polk's Beauty School, South Hill, Virginia. She enjoyed doing hair. In 1950, she moved to New Jersey where she resided for many years, and was employed by RCA. In 1967, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Randy Goodwin. In 1986, she returned home to Virginia to reside after retiring. She entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home in Kenbridge, Virginia. Magnolia is predeceased by her husband Randy and siblings; Clifton, Mozell and Lillian. She leaves to cherish her memory: sister, May C. Harper of the home, a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. Magnolia was a kind, loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral Service: Saturday, June 1, 2019 @ 1:00 PM at New Grove Baptist Church, 32 New Grove Road, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; Reverend Dr. Curtis W. Bagley, Jr., Pastor Interment: New Grove Baptist Church Cemetery