Lorene (Nanny) Hinton Goodwin, age 89, of Ryan Road, Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.
Born August 24, 1918, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Hamm Hinton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. Ivan Hinton and R. G. Hinton; three sisters, Golda Newsom, Dorothy Lewis, and Lucille Newsom; and three grandchildren, Marc Johnson, Patrick Goodwin, and Melissa Dawn Compton. Her beloved husband of 37 years, Willard E. Goodwin, passed away March 22, 1974.
She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn and Charles Johnson of St. Augustine, Florida, Patsy and the late Rev. Glennis Sloas of Dayton, Ohio, Marian Farris-Mason of Maysville, Kentucky, and Delores (Penny) and Rev. Larry Compton of Morehead, Kentucky; one son, Dexter and Donna Goodwin of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Chuck Johnson, Sherri Johnson, Dr. Gwen (Pam) Sloas, Dwana Nunnamaker, Kim Goodwin, Dr. Jan Goodwin, Dr. David Farris, Danica Farris-Jefferson, Larry Compton II, and Heather Compton; and 9 great grandchildren.
Other survivors include one sister, Aline Gulley of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and one brother, Rev. Ford Hinton of Hillsboro, Kentucky.
Mrs. Goodwin was a former employee of Randall’s Textron Factory in Flemingsburg, a homemaker, and farmer. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she shared her boundless love with so many. People of all ages lovingly referred to her as Nanny. Many lives were influenced by her, and her presence will be sorely missed. Mrs. Goodwin was an active member of the Muses Mill Christian Church for 64 years.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the Muses Mill Christian Church with the Rev. Jackie Hinton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Larry Compton II, Chad Nunnamaker, Dale Jefferson, Jackie McRoberts, James Ray Cummins, Darrell Logan, Ernie Gulley, and Jackie Sheilds. Honorary pallbearers will be Dakota Compton and Timmy Wright.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.