Jean Mae Goodwin, 87, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ponca City, Oklahoma.  She was born May 11, 1921in Bliss, Oklahoma, now called Marland, to Layfette and Eva (Gensman) Garrison.

Jean request to be cremated and the burial will be at IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City, OK.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackwell Funeral Home, Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Jean was an accomplished cook who delighted taste buds in over 4 states with her own unique flavor and recipes. She was a prior member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking for family get togethers, fishing, dancing and listening to country music.

She was married to Raymond A. Price in 1945 and he preceded her in death in 1994 and they had one daughter Kay. That marriage ended in divorce where she later married John R. Goodwin in Durango, Colorado in 1970 and moved to Pryor, OK around 1982. They were later divorced and she moved to Ponca City to be near her daughter and family around 1976. She took care of her mother Eva till time of her death in October 1982 then moved to East Terrace Apts. Residing there till July2006. Then moving to Ponca City Nursing Home for the remainder of her life.

Survivors include one daughter; Kay Delamar and husband James of Ponca City, OK; two grandsons, T. James (Staggs) of Ponca City, Ok and Garrick T. Staggs of Tulsa, OK; one great granddaughter, Katelyn B. Staggs of Ponca City, OK; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Robert Claud, Lloyd Layfette, Pearl Phillip, William Arthur, Boyd Andrew, James Layfette, and Roy Raymond; two sisters Eva Beatrice and Eva Jane.

She leaves behind long time friends Sandy and Charlie Harviston of Webb City, OK, and several dear friends at Ponca City Nursing Home.

Jean’s family would like to thank the caregivers, nurses, staff from Ponca City Nursing Home and Image Hospice for the kind and professional care they provided.

A small memorial service of family and close friends will be on Saturday, October the 18th. For details call (580) 749-4870.

Memorials may be made to Hospice in the care of Blackwell Funeral Home, 301 W. Blackwell Ave. Blackwell, OK 74631

.Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.blackwellfh.com.