 Frances Madeline Athey Goodman July 16, 2010
Frances Madeline “Granny” Athey Goodman, 83, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at her residence.
Born May 21, 1927 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Laura Gales Athey and Samuel Athey. Mrs. Goodman was educated in the Rowan County schools.
She enjoyed spending time at Topsail Island, where she loved to fish, dip her toes in the sand, and watch the ocean. She and her husband founded and developed Camp Tomahawk at High Rock Lake, which they owned and operated for seven years.
Mrs. Goodman was a homemaker and managed the family business, all while enjoying her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Elmer Monroe “June” Goodman, Jr., who died November 2, 2007; daughter, Dolores Goodman; brothers, Paul, J.B., and Ervin Goodman; and sister, Virginia Holt.
Survivors include sons, Lonnie Goodman (Donna), Randy Goodman (Susan); daughter, Debbie Bostian (Donald); brother, Hubert Athey, all of Salisbury; sister, Polly Bowers of Faith; grandchildren, Matthew Goodman, Linn Lineberger, Ashley Goodman, Shane Bostian, Michael Bostian, Jack Goodman, June Goodman; great-grandchildren, Taylor Bostian, Katelin Bostian, Samantha Goodman, Michael Bostian, Jr., Courtney Lineberger, Dalton Bostian, and Nathan Lineberger.
Visitation: 6-8:00 PM – Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Lyerly Funeral Home.
Service: 11:00 AM – Monday, July 19, 2010 in the James C. Lyerly Chapel. The Rev. Carroll Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.
Memorials: Rowan Relay for Life, c/o Frances Morris, 1103 Burkesway Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146; or Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.
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