Rena Goodman's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Vilas, North Carolina

Rena Goodman

November 9, 1939 - February 23, 2026 (86 years old)

Vilas, North Carolina

Rena Goodman's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Vilas, North Carolina

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Rena Goodman

November 9, 1939 - February 23, 2026 (86 years old)

Vilas, North Carolina

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Rena Goodman Obituary

The world bids farewell to Rena Goodman of Vilas, North Carolina, departing on February 23, 2026 at the age of 86. Rena leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Monroe Cottrell Miller and Estella Mae White Miller; her siblings, Georgia Miller Hayes (Ernest), Howard Miller, Wilma Miller Greene (Fred), Jack Miller (Ruth), Bill Miller, Lewis Miller (Lou), Virginia Miller Yates (Conley) and Kermit Miller; and her sister-in-law Rebekah Melba Goodman Badger.

She is survived by: her husband Jackie Goodman; her children, Pam Goodman Houser (David) and Mark Goodman (Kelly); her grandchildren, Megan Goodman, Dylan Goodman (Anna) and Darren Goodman; her great grandchildren, Riley and Emmy; and her siblings-in-law, Eva Nell Miller, Esther Miller, Willie Miller, Judy Greer Tisdale (Abner) and Melville T. Greer, Jr. (Joyce). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcome (Rena loved flowers) or make a tribute donation in her honor to Alzheimer's Foundation of America to help fund research for treatment and a cure. (https://alzfdn.org.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home And Crematory



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