Mrs. Inez Brock Goodman

Inez B. Goodman, 81, wife of the late Jasper Goodman, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Tuomey Healthcare System. Born in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Luther S. and Carrie Mack Brock. She was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as church musician, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. Inez was educated in the Sumter County Public Schools. At a very young age, she received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from Morris College, Class of 1947, completed Graduate Studies at South Carolina State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Education. She did further studies at, Hampton University, Hampton, VA and the University of South Carolina. At the age of 19, she entered the teaching profession. During her teaching career, she taught at various elementary schools including: St. Paul School, Summerton, SC, Olanta Elementary, Olanta, SC, and several elementary schools in Sumter School District 17, such as; Stonehill, Alice Drive and Millwood and was named Pre-School Training Supervisor for District 17 in 1977-1978. After teaching at the elementary level for many years, she transitioned from teaching to administration and became Assistant Principal at Crosswell, Alice Drive and Wilder Elementary Schools and retired in 1991. Afterwards, she owned and operated the IBG Daycare Center. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mella Mae Alston and four brothers; Martin Luther, John E., James A. and Russell Brock. Surviving are a son, Ray I. (Shirley) Goodman of Sumter; one sister, Agnes B. Bullock, Fort Washington, MD; two brothers, Lincoln C. (Ruth) Brock and Beauregard (Flossie) Brock , all of Sumter; Sisters-in-law Lottie Frierson and Mary L. Dickey, Lynchburg, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 1895 South U.S. 521 Highway with Rev. M. G. Walters, officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery. The public may view Friday, from 1-6 p.m. at the Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 South Main St., Sumter. The family will receive friends at the son’s home, Ray I. Goodman, 3565 Green View Parkway, Sumter. Online memorials may be sent to: www.palmermemorialchapel.com Palmer Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Inez Brock Goodman

May 26, 1931 - December 18, 2012