Shirley R. (Lowry) Goodwin

Shirley R. (Lowry) Goodwin, 84, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving children.

She was born March 17, 1936 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Blair and Margaret (Wilson) Lowry.

She was a high school graduate, and worked many years in the Pechin’s Deli and also Walmart. In addition, she was a caregiver for an assisted living facility.

She was a member of the Sons of Italy, and also greatly enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, big dinners and spending time with her large family.

She was Protestant by Faith.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Christine A. Richter of Scottdale; sons, Ronald R. Goodwin and wife Stacey of Vanderbuilt, Donald W.Goodwin and wife Cindy of Lemont Furnace, and David E. Goodwin and companion Gail of Dawson; her sisters, Helen Yekel, and Sandra Fletcher; brothers, Sonny Lowry, Blair Lowry Jr., and Tim Lowry. She is also survived by many grandchildren, as well as many great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition Shirley also leaves behind her beloved cat “Little P”.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald W. “Goody” Goodwin in 2018; sister, Nate Calhoun; brother, Gary Cope; daughters, Debbie Stewart, Vicky Burnsworth, and Diane Keill.  

Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425 on Monday from 3pm – 8pm and on Tuesday from 9am until the hour of the Blessing Service at 11am with Rev. Fr. Paul Lisik as Celebrant.

Committal service and interment will follow beside her beloved husband Goody at Dickerson Run-Union Cemetery.

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