Mary Katherine Simmons

Obituary: Mary Katherine Goodman Simmons, 86, of Kannapolis died Friday January 21, 2011 at CMC-Northeast, Concord, NC after a period of declining health. She was born March 4, 1924 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late George Monroe Goodman and the late Mae Elizabeth McCombs Goodman. She is survived by a son, Charlie R. (Karen) Goodman; Granddaughter, Rhonda Goodman (Troy) Travis and Grandson, Dan "Danny" (Wendy) Goodman both of Kannapolis, 3 Great-grandchildren, Noah, Jeremy and Abby Goodman. Brother, John Goodman of Salisbury and Sister-in-law Geraldine Goodman of Kannapolis. She worked as a Weaver in Plant #4 at Cannon Mills retiring in March 1987 after 44 years of service. She was a member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church. She loved to sew and work in the garden. She was also an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. A Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday January 23, 2011 at Carolina Memorial Park with the Rev. Mike Hubbard officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Sunday January 23, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home prior to the service. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. At all other times the family will at the home of son Charlie R. Goodman, 6313 Miller Road, Kannapolis. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the Simmons family
Visitation: 1:30 P.M.-2:15 P.M. Sunday, January 23, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:30 P.M. Sunday January 23,2011 Graveside Service Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis, NC

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis,NC