Mary Matilda (Stoker) Goldman

Mary Matilda Stoker Goldman, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 9, 2023. Mrs. Mary, born to Ed and Hattie Bell Stoker on January 22, 1931, attended Leroy High School where she met Henry Ford Goldman. They married and stayed together for 60 years, until his passing in 2009.

Mrs. Mary was first and foremost a homemaker, receiving joy from raising her family and caring for them and her husband. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, always looking forward to the times when they would gather, all together or just one or a few at a time. Any time with her family was cherished, but Sunday dinner with the family was especially treasured, and she did expect it to be ready at 12:00 sharp!

She was an avid reader, but she also loved being outdoors. She loved her flowers and raising gardens. She loved to hunt, and could tell you about the first squirrel, the first deer, and even the first turkey she killed. Mrs. Mary lived a full life, being surrounded by family and friends, and always doing things that she loved. She will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Mary is survived by:

Son: Steve Edward (Michelle) Goldman

Daughters: Diane (Tim) Holston, Elaine (Gene) Bologna, Kathy Goldman, Rhonda Shea Goldman

Sisters: Jewel Lawson, Frances (Jimmy) Bumpers, Earline Blosser, Olene Hockman

Eleven grandchildren.

Eighteen Great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:

Husband: Henry Ford Goldman

Son: Henry Ford “Buddy” Goldman, Jr

Infant brother: James Edward Stoker

Brother: William “Bill” Kelly Stoker

Sisters: Grace Cornelia Williams, Velma Startling, Adele Seibert

The family asks that donations be made to the St. Stephens Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.

A visitation will be held at the St. Stephens Funeral Home on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:30 AM, followed by a service at 11:30, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Goldman Family Cemetery in St. Stephens. Bro. Tony Legear will conduct the service and St. Stephens Funeral Home will direct.

Pallbearers will be Francis Bologna, Jordan Sellers, Logan Sellers, Tyler Holston, Justin Goldman, Joey Holston, and Jason Holston.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ted King, Bill Sellers, Tommy Seibert, Danny Seibert, Craig Blosser, Gerald Blosser, Lance Warren, and Mickey Warren.

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