Lula was born on February 9, 1927, in Jenkins County to James Eugene and Rosie Lee Goodman. She received her formal education at Scull Creek #1. At an early age Lula's spiritual journey began after rendering her life to Christ. She was baptized and became a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
Years later she relocated to Miami, FL where she united with New Resurrection Community Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Anthony Tate and Evangelist Stephen Tate. She also served as Mother of the Church. Mother Goodman lived in Miami for sixty-one years.
During her time in Florida, she was employed by Dr. and Mrs. Rand as their house manager. After her health started failing, she relocated back to Georgia.
Mother Goodman had a passion for crocheting and knitting. When those two favorite hobbies were combined, they created an extraordinary art. Among other things, she loved talking to
and praising her Lord and Savior. Mother Goodman enjoyed listening to her favorite gospel music. She possessed a kind and compassionate spirit and was known to exhibit her quick and sharp mind. In a word, Mother Goodman was curious, and her inquisitiveness and keen intellect steered all her knowledge. She
gave her children and grandchildren wisdom and strength during the rough times, and she gave them laughter and joy all the time.
Mother Goodman was preceded in death by her parents, and two daughters, Minister Marvelyn Reese, and Lorie Lammons.
She leaves a legacy of love and memories to: daughters, Glenora Hicks and Ernestine (Ellis) Miller; two grandchildren she raised as daughters, Shanika Evans and Tia Wallace; two goddaughters,
Willimena Ford and Brenda Worlds; two godsons, Ravis Ford and Milton Biggham; one remaining first cousin, Louise (Lewis) Davis; special and devoted friend, Janie Hill; twelve grandchildren,
twenty-three great grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends to cherish her memories.
Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1-5 p.m.