Beatrice Drye Goodman's Obituary
Beatrice Drye Goodman, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Born in Stanly County on October 23, 1933, Beatrice was the daughter of the late Eli and Lena Drye. She lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering love, and deep devotion to her family and faith. Beatrice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Goodman, in 2015.
She is survived by her four devoted children: Renee Watkins (Bobby), Brian Goodman (Betty), Carol Kiker, and Kim Goodman; her cherished grandchildren: Joseph Watkins (Staci), Jenny Mabry (Stuart), Ashlea Mooney (Jordan), Christopher Kiker, and Denise Trevino; and her treasured great-grandchildren: Jax, Essa, Iris, Miles, Kayla, Elijah, Julianna, Kray, and Kailey. She also leaves behind one great-great-grandchild, Savannah, who brought her special joy.
Beatrice will be remembered for her love of reading, her knack for word searches, and most of all, the joy she found in time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle. A funeral service celebrating Beatrice’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Oakboro, officiated by Pastor Jonathan Waits and Rev. Dr. Terrell Watts. Burial will follow at Oakboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Oakboro, 322 N Main St./PO Box 10, Oakboro, NC 28129.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is honored to serve the Goodman family.
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