Mrs. Janie E.

Goodwin

Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Goodwin, lovingly known as “Ma Jane,” of 316 Dunbar Street, Kingsport, Tennessee, departed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after a long illness. Throughout her illness, Janie continued to enjoy her life, cherishing every single day. Janie was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. She attended Douglass High School.

She worked as a family caregiver, nursing home cook, and a dedicated worker at Mead Paper and Krispy Kreme. Her entrepreneurial endeavors included being a Cosmetologist (Hairdresser), selling Lucky Heart Cosmetics, and owning her own sandwich shop, Janie’s Sandwich Shop. She was a member of American Legion Post 123, and she supervised the program at Central Baptist, providing meals to the community's elderly and senior citizens. Later, Janie became a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, bingo, and water aerobics. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Many can say they spent time on her back porch, “The Porch,” having a “good ol’ time.” Her laughter and beautiful smile brightened everyone’s day.

Janie was welcomed into Heaven by her loving husband, Mose M. Goodwin; son, Bryan M. Goodwin; mother, Gladys Bly; brothers, Deamond “Pappy” Bly, Ozine Bly, and James “Boy” Bly; and sister, Dallas Watterson.

Janie’s legacy of love and strength lives on through her children, Katheryn “Kay” Hall, Selwa Goodwin, Alvasia Bly, Allan Blye, and Dejuan Goodwin; sisters, Deloris Bly and Judy Phillips; grandsons, Danial Hall III, Carlone Hall, and Capurs Hall; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to Mom's caregivers, Alvasia Blye, Aashieauna Blye, Michele Carpenter, and Jennifer Brown from Gentiva Hospice.