Karen Goodwin obituary: Karen Goodwin's Obituary, Akron

In Memory Of
Karen Ann Goodwin
1940 - 2020

Obituary photo of Karen Goodwin, Akron-OH
Obituary photo of Karen Goodwin, Akron-OH

In Memory Of
Karen Ann Goodwin
1940 - 2020

Karen Ann Goodwin, age 80, of Akron passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph E. and Anna E. {Hendrickson} Lanham.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, James Goodwin, Sr.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Vickie Goodwin, Norma Jean (Curt) Hendershot, James Goodwin, Jr., and Pamela Goodwin; grandchildren Nicole (Blake), Brandon, Amanda (Stephanie), Andrew, Eric, Ashley, Jacob, Cayla (Henry), Jeremy and Jacob; great-grandchildren James, Michael, Jack and Griffin; sisters Norma Giles, Judith (Chuck) Beavers and Deborah (Samuel) Gompers; brother David Lanham; sisters-in-law Ruth Butler and Linda Goodwin; many nieces and nephews.

Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved to decorate, and always had a warm and welcoming home for her family to gather together.

Per Karen's wishes, cremation will take place, and a private inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. To leave a message for Karen's family, please scroll below.
Karen Ann Goodwin, age 80, of Akron passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph E. and Anna E. {Hendrickson} Lanham.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, James Goodwin, Sr.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Vickie Goodwin, Norma Jean (Curt) Hendershot, James Goodwin, Jr., and Pamela Goodwin; grandchildren Nicole (Blake), Brandon, Amanda (Stephanie), Andrew, Eric, Ashley, Jacob, Cayla (Henry), Jeremy and Jacob; great-grandchildren James, Michael, Jack and Griffin; sisters Norma Giles, Judith (Chuck) Beavers and Deborah (Samuel) Gompers; brother David Lanham; sisters-in-law Ruth Butler and Linda Goodwin; many nieces and nephews.

Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved to decorate, and always had a warm and welcoming home for her family to gather together.

Per Karen's wishes, cremation will take place, and a private inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. To leave a message for Karen's family, please scroll below.

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Akron, OH 44305
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