Joyce Goodin Durham, 77, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born January 23, 1942 in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Lois Holt Goodin and was the wife of the late Hunter Durham.
An active member of Columbia Baptist Church, she participated in or led various ministries in the church including Women on Mission, Operation Christmas Child and summer mission trips. She also served as church clerk.
Joyce was a retired educator with Adair County Public Schools serving as a high school teacher and technology coordinator. She led the FBLA club for many years and enjoyed chaperoning trips and dances. Her students loved her and she made a lasting impact on their lives.
She loved her husband, her family and her friends and put their needs ahead of her own. Kind and encouraging, her greatest joy was spending time with those she loved. Her family and friends could always count on her to be their biggest fan and she will be greatly missed.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Stacey Wilson (Mark) of Simpsonville, KY and Robb Durham (V) of Louisville, KY
4 grandchildren: Matthew Wilson (Jameson), Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham and Kate Durham
3 step-grandchildren: Bryson, Gabe and Izzy
5 brothers: Dr. Robert Goodin of Louisville, KY, Donnie Goodin of Louisville, KY, Dr. Dale Goodin (Cheryl) of Versailles, KY, Jerry Goodin (Carolyn) of Columbia, KY; Terry Goodin (Kathy) of Columbia, KY
Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Goodin Burton and Betty Sue Goodin Newton and a brother, William Fred Goodin.
Funeral Service: 11:00amCT, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Columbia Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Mike O’Neal officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:00-11:00amCT at Columbia Baptist Church
Pallbearers: Matthew Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Alex Durham, Kate Durham, Earl “G” Young and Bruce Hadley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lindsey Wilson College or Operation Christmas Child.