Marla Goodman

Marla Goodman, 75, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.

She was born July 10, 1946, in Webster, Kansas. She grew up in western Kansas in Webster, Covert, and Stockton. She attended college at Fort Hays State University, where she met her husband, Clyde, of Ness City.

During her life, she lived multiple places in Kansas and Texas, as well as in California, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Marla was active throughout her life as a mother, a preschool teacher, and in many roles as a volunteer, volunteer coordinator, Director of Lay Ministries, and Stephen Minister.

Marla was a woman of many talents, and she frequently used those talents to bless others. Whether baking an incredible cake for a charity auction, making a batch of cookies to share with an elderly neighbor, or cooking a meal for her family, her love was evident in all she did. She was an avid crafter who loved teaching those skills to others and providing creations for fundraising projects. She truly enjoyed working and serving people in the schools, churches, and communities she was involved with across the country.

She is survived by Clyde, her husband of 56 years; their children: Melissa Goodman of Midland, Texas; and Corby (Ann) Goodman of Kingwood, Texas. She is also survived by two grandchildren: Caleb and Julia, of Kingwood, Texas; a sister; Olive McReynolds of Hays; a brother; John Ross of Hays; and sisters-in-law: Wanda Ross of Salina, and Kenda Ross of Plainville.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Emmett A. and Julia Ross; and brothers: Emmett Ross; Jack Ross; and Robert Ross.