Mary Ann Simms Goodwin (Ann) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 25, 2020. 

She was born to William James Simms and Zettie Florence Tittsworth Simms on August 8 1932. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband of 67 years, Joe Goodwin.   

Survivors include by six children, Ronnie (Deborah), Beth (Tom) Newkirk, Bill, Joey (Kathy), Pam (Gary) Green, and Jill (Doug) Omer;  nine grandchildren, Scott (Amanda) Goodwin, Matt Goodwin, Tommy and Michael Newkirk, Grant (Taylor) Goodwin, Katelyn Goodwin, Wesley (Melissa) Young, Olivia and Hope Omer;  Eight great-grandchildren – Cooper and Kiptyn Goodwin, Jordan, Wyatt and Kaitlin Newkirk, Wyatt and Lanie Young, and Charlotte Rose Goodwin;  sister,  Sallye (Jim) Sykes and brother, Fred (Pat) Simms.  Numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend and caregiver, Janet Greer.

A private family graveside service was officiated by Brother Terry Little with internment at DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  

Donations can be made in memory of Miss Ann to the following charities:  Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund - Johns Hopkins Myositis Center (in support of Inclusion Body Myositis), Lighthouse Christian Camp, American Ex-Prisoners of War, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice. 

Love Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 2, 2020