Nancy Jane Goodman, 60, of Valdese, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence.
Nancy was born May 9, 1963 in Burke County to the late M.A. Goodman and Betty Fox Goodman. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson; also considered her favorite person. Nancy also loved her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Steven Goodman.
She is survived by her son, Jordan Crump Sr. and wife Summer; grandson, Jordan “Jax” Crump Jr., sisters, Beth Fletcher and Susan Secrest; and sister-in-law, Janice Goodman. Also surviving are her nieces, Carol Ray and Chirsty Traylor; and nephews, Jason Secrest, Adam Secrest, Alex Goodman, Matt Goodman, and Wade Goodman.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Nancy was a dear friend to me in high school. My father worked with her mother as well at Drexel Heritage. I will forever be grateful for Nancy’s kindness to me in high school and Jr. High. Rest in eternal peace with God my friend Nancy – Marvin “The Cavelier”
Thank you, Marvin, for your kind words. I remember her speaking so fondly of you.
Susan Secrest
Nancy was such an important person to me. Sending love and prayers to Beth, Jordan, and the rest of the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing to Heaven. We just communicated last week and I was praying for her. She’s always been a fine person and she will be missed.
I am so sad for Jordan, Mary Beth, Susan and the rest of Nancy’s family. What do I say about someone who has been a part of my life for so many years? Nancy was a very special person to me. We met in the 4th grade when I transferred to Drexel Elementary School. In junior high school, she stayed at my house or I stayed at hers. Short, her dad, was always trying to find work for us to do. We had lost touch over the past several years, but I only have wonderful memories of her. My first airplane flight was with her (to Colorado) in the 9th grade. My first camping trip at the beach was with her….visiting and staying at the mountain house, swimming at her pool, playing ping pong in the game room, staying in the little log cabin behind her house, being there right after Jordan was born, painting her condo, making and eating nachos at her condo, and many many long conversations.
Rest in Heavenly Peace my friend. I never stopped loving you!
Thank you, Tammy, for sharing your memories. I know the two of you had many memories of times spent together. And thank you for being such a good friend to her for all those years.
Susan
Thank you, Tammy. I cherish those many memories from childhood with you and Lane. Those were always happy times for Mom. You were there for her and with her for so many years.
I’m so sorry for your loss I went to school with Nancy at Drexel Jr. High School. I’ll be praying 🙏🙏 for the family.
Rest In Peace dear Nancy. I had the pleasure of working with her – she was so kind to me and she was a smart lady. My condolences to all of her loved ones – may you be blessed with wonderful memories of a good soul who is now your angel in heaven.
Rest in peace my dear friend. We became friends when I moved here from PA. We moved on Burke Memorial Park Road. She was always so kind and she was so beautiful. I remember the sleepovers at her house and us hanging out in her playhouse. It was so cool. We went to Drexel Jr. High together. What great times. Every time I seen her it was always about Jax or her dogs, she loved with all of her heart. I will miss seeing her FB pictures. Love Jodi
I’m so sorry for the family’s loss.. prayers for the family during this difficult time.
I am so saddened and heartbroken to see that Nancy passed away. She was a wonderful person . My prayers and thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.. She was loved by many people and I feel blessed to have known her. Rest in peace Sweet Lady🩷
Carlos, thank you for being such a special friend to Nancy.
Susan
Nancy was always kind and always wearing a smile. I knew her from Drexel Jr High and at East Burke. Special in so many ways. Condolences and comfort for her family!
Nancy was my very first friend in first grade and I’ve always remembered her, despite not having seen her for 40+ years. We re-connected a few years ago via Facebook but never managed to get together. I regret that so much, but I hope that Nancy is at peace and I will continue to remember her fondly.
Thank you, Melvin, for your kind words. Nancy always talked so fondly of you and I remember her telling me how you took care of all the cats. I started college the year you and Nancy were in first grade, but I remember how she considered you such a good friend. She still did.
I met Nancy when she was a J.V. cheerleader at East Burke. The next year, she joined the varsity. We stood together on the line. She was funny and loved the Cavs. Always smiling! We touched base as adults a bit. Heaven gained a beautiful soul and a kind spirit.
I loved Nancy. She was such a sweet and kind spirit. She will be missed by all of us.
I am just reading this and am saddened. I met Nancy when I transferred to Drexel Jr High in eighth grade. She always had a warm smile to share with everyone everyday. Like several hear, I reconnected with her on Facebook a few years back. She always commented or liked my travel pictures and photos from the shows in which I performed. Godspeed, beautiful lady.