Sherry Leona Goodson daughter of Hazel Williams Hill and the late Clinton Hill was born at Kalamazoo, Michigan, on December 22, 1947. She departed this life at her residence in Centerville, Missouri, on January 7, 2009, having attained the age of 61 years and 16 days.
On June 20, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri, Sherry was united in marriage to George Goodson and to this loving union two children were born. Sherry was of the Baptist faith. Sherry was a school teacher at Southern Reynolds County RII for 28 years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, woodworking, arts & crafts, reading and playing cards. Her greatest joy was her family especially spending time with her grandson, Gavin.
Sherry was preceded in death by her father, Clinton Hill.
Sherry is survived by her mother, Hazel Mooney of Ellington, her husband, George Goodson of Centerville, one son, Jerry Goodson and wife Jenifer of St. Clair, one daughter, Shana Goodson of Centerville, two brothers, Brooks Hill and Terry Hill both of Ellington, one sister, Yvonne "Susie" Fox of Farmington, MO, and her grandson, Gavin Goodson of St. Clair. Sherry will be deeply missed by her family and many dear friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Fri.
Funeral Services: Sat. Jan. 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Rev. Pat Pyles
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Mike Krueger, Denny Amsden, Larry Pogue, Matt Corbett, Jon Fox, and Randy Hill.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral
Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In Lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society