Brenda Carolyn Goodman

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JOHNSON CITY - Brenda Carolyn Goodman, 59, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of Carolyn White Goodman Horrell and the late Robert "Bob" Goodman. As a child, her family moved to Atlanta, where she was raised until moving back to Tennessee to attend college.

Brenda started her college career at the University of Tennessee, where she was a proud member of the marching band and an avid supporter of the Vols. She went on to complete her education as a music major at ETSU, becoming a band director after graduation in 1989.

She was a collector of trivia, friends, and Garfield memorabilia. Her happiest moments were the ones she spent in Scotland, a trip she was always happy to reminisce about. When she was home, she enjoyed spending time with her mom and watching sporting events on TV, especially the Vols and the Atlanta Braves.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as twin brothers who passed in infancy.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, two aunts, several cousins, and friends spread out from Florida to Hawaii.

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JOHNSON CITY - Brenda Carolyn Goodman, 59, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of Carolyn White Goodman Horrell and the late Robert “Bob” Goodman. As a child, her family moved to Atlanta, where she was raised until moving back to Tennessee to attend college.
Brenda started her college career at the University of Tennessee, where she was a proud member of the marching band and an avid supporter of the Vols. She went on to complete her education as a music major at ETSU, becoming a band director after graduation in 1989.
She was a collector of trivia, friends, and Garfield memorabilia. Her happiest moments were the ones she spent in Scotland, a trip she was always happy to reminisce about. When she was home, she enjoyed spending time with her mom and watching sporting events on TV, especially the Vols and the Atlanta Braves.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as twin brothers who passed in infancy.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, two aunts, several cousins, and friends spread out from Florida to Hawaii.
Per her wishes, services will be private.

Robert married Carolyn Ann White on 5 Jun 1959 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Carolyn (daughter of Howard Wiley White and Pearl Copass) was born on 29 Dec 1936 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 22 Mar 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Carolyn White Goodman Horrell, 86, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

She was a native of Johnson City, and a daughter of the late Howard Wiley White and Pearl Copas White.

Carolyn was a graduate of Science Hill High School. She also earned her BS in music at ETSU and later her master’s in library science from Emory University.

She taught Music to the students of Bluff City Elementary and then Fairmont Elementary before beginning work as the school’s librarian. She also worked as a library instructor at various schools in Atlanta, GA and Asheville, NC.

Carolyn remained active in church throughout her life. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, as well as the Church at Wieuca (formerly Wieuca Road Baptist Church) in Atlanta, and the First Baptist Church of Asheville, NC.

Music was her greatest joy, and Carolyn always loved to sing in the choir. She enjoyed spending time reading and travelling, and also did volunteer work at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her first husband, Bob Goodman, and second husband, Harry Horrell; children, Brenda Goodman and twin infant sons; and brothers-in-law, John Young and Charles “Skip” Goodman.

Those surviving include: sister, Dolores Young; niece, Denise Davenport and husband Dennis; nephews, Mark Young and wife Lora, Bruce Young and wife Revonda, Mike Young and wife Marcia, Dale Goodman and wife Kathy; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Goodman and Jean Goodman.

The family of Carolyn Horrell will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Friday, March 31st, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. In addition, those attending may pay their respects to Brenda Goodman, for whom cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Gene Elliott. Following, there will be a procession from the funeral home to Monte Vista Memorial Park, where a committal will be held for Carolyn and Brenda at 2:00 PM.

Charles married Albert Mae Wilson on 24 Dec 1931 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Albert (daughter of Green Berry Wilson and Mae Snodgrass) was born on 30 Aug 1910 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jan 1955 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Pearl Copass on 9 Jul 1930 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Pearl was born on 10 Sep 1909 in , Ten, , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Hazel Anna Randolph on 24 Dec 1900 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Hazel was born about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Green married Mae Snodgrass about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Mae was born on 10 Nov 1880 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 10 Oct 1959 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]