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Martha Cromer Gooding
April 19th, 1927 - May 20th, 2015
Martha Cromer Gooding, 88, of West Columbia, passed away May 20, 2015 following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with burial to follow at Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Lexington Chapel on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. She was born on April 19, 1927 in Newberry County to the late James Fred Cromer and Azile Miller Cromer. She was a 1948 graduate of Newberry College, receiving a B.S. Degree in Economics. She was employed by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control, retiring in June 1981, serving 32 years in State Government. She was a member of the S.C. Public Health Association, serving as secretary of the Association and on various committees. After her retirement she loved to travel and was a meticulous homemaker who loved to cook and care for her family. She was a member of Cayce United Methodist Church, a member of The Cayce Garden Club and enjoyed playing bridge with her close friends. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother that will be missed dearly. She is survived by her husband, William Harold Gooding whom she married February 15, 1953; daughter, Barbara G. Senn and son-in-law, William F. Senn of Lexington; son, Harold Stanley Gooding and daughter-in-law, Diane Gooding of West Columbia. She is also survived by grandson, Patrick Scott Senn and his wife, Leigh Ann of Lexington; two great grandchildren, Jessica and Savanna; and four nephews and one niece of Concord, N.C. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Robert (Bob) Cromer of Concord, N.C. The family would like to express their gratitude for the support, love and kindness shown by the many caregivers from Agape Senior Care. These caregivers enabled her to remain in the comfort of her own home, which she adored, until the very end. The family would also like to thank Dr. John Black, the staff of Lexington Medical Center (6th floor) and the Agape Hospice House for their care and support. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of one's choice.
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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greenlawn Memorial Park is one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries. This gorgeous setting combines serenity, natural beauty, and diligent care for generations of families. North Lake, located in the center of our park, offers a water feature and is the site of many local events, including an annual Easter sunrise service, a Greenlawn tradition for over 50 years. The park also has a veteran's section, private family estates, a columbarium with niches for cremated remains, and an incredible granite mausoleum....
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