Evie Mae Goodman, 84, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her daughter’s residence.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Friday June 27, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with Elder Paul Thomas and the Rev. Rob Merritt officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Goodman was born July 30, 1940, in Coffee County Georgia, to the late Ross and Margaret McLean Simmons. Mrs. Goodman was a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife. She loved going to church and was a member of Sturgeon Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening with her husband and putting up vegetables. Mrs. Goodman was a faithful friend to many and always did for others. She never missed a birthday and always sent a card.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie Goodman of Fitzgerald; two daughters: Susanna Coleman and Nancy Harrison & Ralph; grandchildren: Rebekah Grimsley, Kiel Rubio & Shannon and Savannah Rubio; great grandchildren: Ken Grimsley, Lily Mae Grimsley, Finn Grimsley, Edward Rubio, and Layton Rubio; and a brother, Jerry Simmons. Many nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Ross Simmons, Jr., and Charles Simmons.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.