Vellie Goodman

Vellie Goodman
November 14, 1949 - September 22, 2013
North English, Iowa
Visitation: 4 PM to 8 PM September 24, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, North English, IA
Funeral Service: 1:30 PM September 25, 2013 at United Methodist Church, Millersburg, IA
Interment: September 25, 2013 at Millersburg Cemetery, Millersburg, Iowa
Millersburg Vellie Diane Goodman was born on November 14, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Edd and Elizabeth (Lekin) Carlson. She graduated from North Linn High School in 1967. On June 30, 1973, she married Larry D. Goodman at the United Methodist Church in Millersburg. They farmed together west and south of Millersburg. Vellie worked various places as a waitress, cook and care-giver. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, her flowers, listening and dancing to Larry's dance band, going out to eat and attending the Old Thresher's Reunion, which she did for forty years. She was an excellent baker and was known for her fresh baked dinner rolls. Vellie also enjoyed flying with Larry and having picnics with him by the river. She enjoyed taking the train to Pittsburgh to visit her daughter and grandchildren. Vellie died on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at her home near Millersburg. She lived 63 years. Her memory will be cherished by her husband Larry Goodman of Millersburg, daughter Angela (Morgan) Hanson; and three grandchildren: Tom, James, and Amelia Hanson, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Also surviving is a brother Edd (Peggy) Carlson of Springville, IA; three sisters: Cindy (Steve) Holub of Delmar, IA; LuAnn (Pat) Benesh of Walker, IA; Sara (Bryan) Doyl of Walker, IA: and a sister-in-law Linda Carlson of Coggon, IA; a brother-in-law Virgil (Betty) Goodman of North English; IA and sister-in-law Shirley (Glenn) Shafar of Williamsburg, IA. Vellie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother David Carlson; her mother and father-in law Essie and Andy Goodman; and a sister-in-law Maxine (Goodman) Driscoll. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Millersburg United Methodist Church. Rev. Michelle Williamson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English. Burial will be in the Millersburg Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center in Iowa City. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.