In Loving Memory
Madlyn Geneva Goodman
May 15, 1925 — June 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, Madlyn Geneva Goodman, age 101, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Waterville, Maine. She
devoted her life to her family, raising 5 children. She loved Maine with a passion, and traveled back home every year, throughout most of her 101 years.
Madlyn was preceded in death by her son Joesph John Murphy III, Brian Rudolph Goodman and her husband of 49 years Rudolph Goodman. Madlyn is survived by her daughters Kathleen Murphy Diggs, Anne Grace Lewis and her son Eric Charles Goodman, also, several grandchildren and great grandchildren
Madlyn was a member of “The Greatest Generation” and was the last of her 8 other Maine borne siblings: Verna Cross, Alberta Howe, Louise Eversole, Robert Howe, Byron Howe, Earlon Howe, Charles Howe and Charlotte Howe.
A memorial service and celebration of a long and wonderful life will be held at Affinity Funeral Home 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond VA 23294 on Monday June 22, 2026. We are receiving friends and family from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, with a service to begin at 4:00pm
Funeral Program
Order of Service
Welcome and Invocation
Paul W. Simrell, Celebrant
Reading of Scripture
Paul W. Simrell, Celebrant
Reading of Poem
Paul W. Simrell, Celebrant
Madlyn, written by Norwood Burch Lewis III
Time of remembrance
Anne Goodman Lewis
Family and Friends invited to share memories
Short Video of Madlyn
Benediction
Madlyn
Madlyn, born of Maine’s bright shore, Where pine trees stand and ocean waters roar, She carried its beauty through all her days, In quiet strength and loving ways. Her heart was home, her family dear, A steady light through every year. A long life lived, so full, so true— And all who loved her carry her too. Now Maine’s soft winds still speak her name, Through wooded hills and coastal rain. Though she has gone where we can’t see, Her love remains eternally.
Special Thanks
The family of Madlyn Geneva Goodman extends heartfelt gratitude for your prayers, support, and kindness during this time. Please accept a Maine Whoopie Pie from all of us, it was her favorite
Cherished Memories
